School-Based Mental Health Counselor: Student Support & Growth

KIPP Texas Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Paid family leave

HSA

Employee assistance

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Texas seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to identify and assist students and families using assessment, counseling, and coordination with school and community resources. You will work with a multidisciplinary leadership team to support the whole child and ensure access to services across campuses.

The role requires licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC etc.), crisis response experience, and the ability to manage a campus caseload while collaborating with school staff

Qualifications

• Must possess at least one of the listed licenses.
• Experience in crisis response is required.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication and time management.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of individuals and families to improve student outcomes.
• Provide consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and partners.
• Act as a liaison with community agencies to ensure continuity of services.
• Facilitate crisis response and provide follow-up referrals.
• Demonstrate evidence-informed practices in interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidentiality.
• Manage a student caseload for one campus.

Skills

Crisis response

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Team liaison

Education

LMSW

LCSW

LCSW-S

LPC-I

LPC

LPC-S

LMFT

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools in Texas seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to identify and assist students and families using assessment, counseling, and coordination with school and community resources. You will work with a multidisciplinary leadership team to support the whole child and ensure access to services across campuses.

The role requires licensure (LMSW/LCSW/LPC etc.), crisis response experience, and the ability to manage a campus caseload while collaborating with school staff