DHS Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor (3272)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Dunlap is seeking a Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor responsible for providing mental health support and counseling services to students. The role involves working with students facing various challenges, conducting assessments, and collaborating with staff and parents to promote student wellness. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Counseling and hold a Professional Educator License as a School Counselor. This position requires excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to support student needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or a related field is required.
• Professional Educator License for School Support Personnel is necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance support under the direction of the building principal.
• Manage a caseload of students experiencing mental health challenges.
• Implement individualized counseling tailored to student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Professional Educator License - School Counselor

Job description

DHS Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor (3272) JobID: 4707

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services / Counselor
• Date Posted: 7/7/2025
• Location: Dunlap High School
• Date Available: 08/01/2025
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Reports to: Director of Student Services / Principal
• Position Start: 2025-2026 school year

Position Objective

The Guidance/Student Wellness Counseling position is responsible for providing guidance support as directed by the building principal and coordinating clinical counseling support services to students impacted by various mental health needs such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief and loss, trauma/crisis, suicidality and/or self-harm, self-injury, which impacts their ability to succeed in their respective academic environment and pursuits. Additionally, they effectively manage a student caseload, demonstrating the knowledge and skill necessary to provide age-appropriate and supportive clinical counseling tailored to the unique needs of the students served.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a regular caseload of students with mental health/wellbeing challenges that may impede academic success and/or the school environment
• Assists students in coping utilizing individualized, brief solution focused therapy treatment methods
• Conducts formal intake interview to determine individualized counseling needs
• Applies dynamic, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve psychological adjustment in the school environment
• Collaborates with and provides consultation to other relevant interdisciplinary professionals in planning effective strategies to support student wellbeing

Additional Functions

• Provides consultation as needed with school staff and parents/legal guardians regarding impact of mental health and psychosocial factors on student wellbeing
• Assists in developing resources to resolve problems and interface these with school and community needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Counseling or closely related field.
• Professional Educator License - School Support Personnel - School Counselor

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Adaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solution
• Able to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solution
• Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual student
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement