School Counselor

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

An education recruitment firm is seeking a School Counselor for an immediate start at a Jewish independent school in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in related fields and have at least 5 years of mental health counseling experience. Responsibilities include providing counseling for students, conducting evaluations, and teaching workshops. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, differing by school and experience level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in School Psychology or related required.
• At least 5 years of mental health counseling experience required.
• Valid state certification or counseling licensure required.
• Experience in teaching health and wellness to high school students.
• Valid state certification or counseling licensure required.
• Experience teaching health, wellness, and life skills to high school students.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health disorders, and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and instruction for students with social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
• Conduct student evaluations and assessments for mental-health concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to support students' needs.
• Teach classes in student life and facilitate Health/Wellness workshops.
• Design and implement student progress monitoring systems.
• Promote an inclusive working and community environment.
• Design and implement student progress monitoring systems.
• Assist student support team with evaluating eligibility for special education services.
• Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Teaching health and wellness

Child and adolescent development knowledge

Detail-oriented

Resilient

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in School Psychology or related

Job description

Senior Recruiter | Where Teaching Is A Passion, Not A Job | Connect to get started!

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a School Counselor for an immediate start at a Jewish independent school in Los Angeles.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

School Counselor Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and instruction for students with social, emotional, and behavioral problems.
• Conduct student evaluations and assessments for mental-health concerns and need for additional support.
• Collaborate with teachers, faculty, parents, and outside providers to address students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Teach classes in student life and facilitate Health/Wellness workshops.
• Assist with the development of community life curriculum and residential life programming.
• Promote an inclusive working and community environment.
• Design and implement student progress monitoring systems.
• Assist student support team with evaluating eligibility for special education services.
• Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates.

School Counselor Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in School Psychology or related required.
• At least 5 years of mental health counseling experience required. K-12 experience preferred.
• Valid state certification or counseling licensure required.
• Experience in teaching health, wellness, and life skills topics to high school students.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health disorders, and learning disabilities.
• Current knowledge of the ethical standards and code of the counseling profession and on established rules, regulations and laws governing education and counseling.
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented and resilient.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.