School Counselor
Description
Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, Saint Louis Counseling supports healing and improved mental health for families and children of all backgrounds through professional counseling and psychiatric services. Saint Louis Counseling operates eight offices throughout metropolitan St. Louis. In addition, its School Partnership Program (SPP) therapists provide onsite services to students at more than 100 schools as well as children who are homeless living at area shelters.
POSITION SUMMARY
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis Counseling, seeks an exceptional School Counselor to join our dedicated team. The School Counselor provides counseling and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in school-based and community-based settings, helping students overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve academic and personal success. This role collaborates closely with educators, families, and community partners, promotes awareness of available counseling services, and supports administrative initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, skilled mental health professional who demonstrates clinical excellence, strong relationship-building abilities, and a commitment to serving others in alignment with the mission of Catholic Charities. This is a full-time position. Starting compensation is $46,000 annually and is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and licensure.
OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an active caseload and provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, family, group, and crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, and families in school-based and community-based settings.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with schools, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to support positive client outcomes and access to needed services.
- Develop and facilitate treatment groups, educational presentations, prevention programs, and other services that address client and community needs.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and related records.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate to support treatment goals and successful outcomes.
- Participate in professional supervision, agency meetings, training programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Support agency initiatives, outreach activities, community partnerships, and marketing efforts that increase awareness of School Partnership Program services.
- Participate on agency committees, projects, and special assignments and perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
- Active clinical licensure or actively working toward licensure in the State of Missouri (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families, preferably in school-based or community-based settings.
- Experience collaborating with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, clinical documentation standards, and productivity expectations.
Saint Louis Counseling does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Saint Louis Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.