Mental Health Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Bloomfield (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position emphasizes providing mental health support to students and collaborating with administrative teams to foster student success and well-being.

The key responsibilities include offering individual counseling, addressing bullying, and developing programs that empower students. Required qualifications include a graduate degree in a related field and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa (LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed School Counselor).
• Regular, predictable attendance essential.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual mental health counseling.
• Address bullying and harassment.
• Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills.

Skills

Effective communication with children and parents

Crisis intervention

Counseling in mental health

Education

Graduate degree in Educational Counseling or related field

Job description

Mental Health Counselor

Davis County CSD is hiring a Mental Health Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time grant‑funded position through the 2027-28 school year.

Job Summary

The School Based Mental Health Counselor will work closely with the building administrative team and counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services. The role will also collaborate with district‑level administrative teams to coordinate consistent support services across the District. The primary focus will be on building students’ capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well‑being.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual mental health counseling
• Address bullying/harassment
• Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentations on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.)
• Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills
• Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
• Provide crisis assistance (i.e., family death)
• Provide truancy intervention
• Provide mental health resources
• Liaison to community resources; influence short‑term and/or long‑term counseling or intervention; advocacy
• Provide small‑group mental health counseling (anger/stress management, peer issues, self‑esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
• Address mental health and mental illness
• Address risky behaviors (alcohol/drug use)
• Address depression and anxiety (suicide ideation)
• Address abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)
• Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students
• Maintain regular contact with parent/guardian of each student client
• Attend IEP meetings when necessary and available
• Serve on building/district crisis response team
• Collaborate with SEL district leaders in promoting district initiatives
• Participate in professional development opportunities as specified by the grant project director

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Educational Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field; must be licensed or have ability to become licensed in Iowa (LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed School Counselor)
• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with children, parents, and peers
• Ability to take direction and adhere to district policies and guidelines
• Collaborative, growth mindset, positive team member
• Superior attention to detail and ability to contribute to the problem‑solving process
• Regular, predictable, consistent attendance essential
• Ability to work independently, de‑escalate, and maintain confidentiality

The Davis County Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities and employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), actual or potential parental, family, or marital status (for programs).

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Health, Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor