School-Based Mental Health Counselor (11‑Month)

Region Ten Community Services Board; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a School Mental Health Counselor to deliver crisis interventions and counseling within Louisa County Public Schools. This 11-month, full-time role reports through the Louisa Counseling Center, coordinating with school personnel and agency partners to support children and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The position requires relevant licensure or licensure-eligibility pathways, with supervision and adherence to both LCPS and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human service-related field with DSM-5 coursework.
• One or more years’ experience working with children/adolescents in a clinical setting (preferred).
• Licensure as LCSW, LPC, or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis interventions, mental health and substance abuse counseling.
• Coordinate with school administrators, counselors, teachers, SROs, parents/guardians, and Region Ten staff.
• Offer prevention services and care coordination with community partners.
• Follow applicable ethics and LCPS/Region Ten policies; work under supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide risk assessment

Mental health treatment

Substance use disorders

Family therapy

Education

Master’s degree in human service-related field (DSM-5 coursework)

Job description

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a School Mental Health Counselor to deliver crisis interventions and counseling within Louisa County Public Schools. This 11-month, full-time role reports through the Louisa Counseling Center, coordinating with school personnel and agency partners to support children and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The position requires relevant licensure or licensure-eligibility pathways, with supervision and adherence to both LCPS and