11-Month School Mental Health Counselor – Crisis & Support

Region Ten CSB; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Louisa Counseling Center in Louisa, VA seeks a School Mental Health Counselor (11-month) to provide crisis interventions and mental health services within LCPS. You will collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, and community partners, with supervision provided by the Louisa Counseling Center Director.

The position runs 11 months, with extended hours as needed, and follows the 10-month school calendar plus summer weeks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with DSM-5 diagnosing coursework.
• One or more years' experience with children/adolescents in clinical settings preferred.
• Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis interventions, mental health and substance abuse counseling.
• Coordinate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, SROs, parents/guardians and community partners.
• Perform clinical supervision and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide risk assessment

Family therapy

Engagement of children/adolescents

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a human service-related field

Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, substance abuse, or MFT

Job description

Region Ten Louisa Counseling Center in Louisa, VA seeks a School Mental Health Counselor (11-month) to provide crisis interventions and mental health services within LCPS. You will collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, and community partners, with supervision provided by the Louisa Counseling Center Director.

The position runs 11 months, with extended hours as needed, and follows the 10-month school calendar plus summer weeks.