School-Based Mental Health Counselor: Empower Student Growth

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC in Whittier, CA seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to provide prevention and early intervention services to students across the district. The role includes direct counseling, collaboration with school staff and community partners to support student well-being, academic performance, and social-emotional development.

The position requires licensure as an LCSW or MFT, with experience in IEPs, crisis intervention, and training staff and

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social work licensure (LCSW) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and IEPs.
• Experience in school-based counseling and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
• Collaborate with SST/IEP/504 teams, staff, and families.
• Assist in suicide prevention, crisis response, and staff training.
• Prepare accurate case notes and reports; monitor student outcomes.

Skills

Conf confidentiality and ethics

Effective communication

Independence & teamwork

Mental health assessment

Time management & documentation

Training & workshops

Education

LCSW

MFT

Job description

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC in Whittier, CA seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to provide prevention and early intervention services to students across the district. The role includes direct counseling, collaboration with school staff and community partners to support student well-being, academic performance, and social-emotional development.

The position requires licensure as an LCSW or MFT, with experience in IEPs, crisis intervention, and training staff and