Interim School Counselor: Adolescent Mental Health

ADP, Inc.; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, IL seeks a licensed school counselor (LCSW, LCPC, Clinical Psychologist, or Psych APN with a therapeutic focus) to join our health services team for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year. The role centers on providing short-term counseling and coordinating wrap-around services for students.

The candidate will collaborate with teachers, parents, and outside providers, maintain confidentiality, and uphold equity and inclusion in a dynamic boarding school

Qualifications

• Demonstrates inclusive and equitable behaviors fostering belonging and safety.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment with staff and families.
• Upholds confidentiality and professional boundaries consistently.
• Communicates clearly, both orally and in writing, with diverse populations.
• Comfortable in a boarding school community and adaptable to its pace.

Responsibilities

• Provides brief short-term counseling to students for behavioral, social, and emotional concerns.
• Offers ad hoc evaluation and support based on requests from families or staff.
• Manages acute mental health handoffs to outside providers during emergencies.
• Collaborates with health services, DOS, and student support to ensure compassionate care.
• Establishes relationships with external providers for wrap-around mental health care.
• Serves as a resource for parents, faculty, and community in mental health education.
• Plans and leads small groups each semester.
• Maintains confidential records per policy and legal standards.
• Plans psycho-education and mental health activities for faculty/staff.
• Engages with departments as needed and seeks regular feedback from teachers.
• Keeps up with professional development through associations.

Skills

Inclusive & equitable behavior

Team collaboration

Professional boundaries

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Diversity experience

Boarding school involvement

Flexibility

Education

IL license as LCSW/LCPC/Clinical Psychologist/Psych APN

Clinical experience with adolescents

CPR certification

Job description

Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, IL seeks a licensed school counselor (LCSW, LCPC, Clinical Psychologist, or Psych APN with a therapeutic focus) to join our health services team for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year. The role centers on providing short-term counseling and coordinating wrap-around services for students.

The candidate will collaborate with teachers, parents, and outside providers, maintain confidentiality, and uphold equity and inclusion in a dynamic boarding school