School-Based Counselor: Elevate Student Well-Being & Growth

Children and Families First Delaware Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Matching

Life Insurance

Education and Training Benefits

Employee Wellness Benefits

Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday/

Job summary

Children and Families First Delaware Inc. in Delaware seeks a School-Based Counselor to support students' mental health within a middle school setting.

You will deliver brief screenings, individual and group therapy, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote emotional growth and academic success. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, maintain confidential records, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) preferred or LMSW eligible.
• Must take the licensure exam within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling for students (individual, group, family).
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff and parents to support well‑being and academics.
• Maintain confidential records of therapy sessions and progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and plan comprehensive support.
• Educate and train school staff on mental health best practices.
• Advocate for students’ needs and connect to external resources as needed.
• Provide crisis assessment and clinical interventions; conduct school-based group therapy.
• Travel to attend meetings and trainings; work full‑time with benefits.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Driver's License

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) preferred / LMSW eligible

Job description

Children and Families First Delaware Inc. in Delaware seeks a School-Based Counselor to support students' mental health within a middle school setting.

You will deliver brief screenings, individual and group therapy, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote emotional growth and academic success. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, maintain confidential records, and participate in multidisciplinary teams.