School Counselor

Dominion-Care-1; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College Tuition Reimbursement

Millage Reimbursement

Dental & Vision

Medical insurance

PTO

Professional Development Training

AAA Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

15K Life Insurance Policy

401K

Job summary

Dominion Care seeks a compassionate School Counselor to support students and families, helping them navigate academic, personal, and social challenges within a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, crisis intervention when needed, and ongoing professional development.

We require a Master’s degree in counseling or social work, at least two years working with at-risk youth, and active certifications including Therapeutic Options and CPR/First

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling/Educational Counseling or Social Work.
• Minimum two years working with at-risk children and adolescents.
• Current certs in Therapeutic Options and in Adult/Child First Aid, CPR, AED.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling weekly and as needed.
• Provide small group counseling weekly on topics such as social skills, emotional awareness, personal growth, self-esteem, and anger management.
• Refer students to community resources when appropriate and maintain up-to-date case records.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators to meet student needs and support school culture.
• Participate in transition planning and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Educational Counseling or Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and student-centered School Counselor to join our dedicated educational team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students and their families, helping them navigate academic, personal, and social challenges to ensure every student can realize their full potential. With a deep understanding of psychosocial development and the diverse influences of family, community, and culture, the School Counselor will be an essential partner in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.Dominion Care is a premier provider in which our passionate and innovative team will deliver sustainable, quality, whole-person care through a full continuum of therapeutic services to empower individuals in the development of skills necessary for success. We envision a society in which all people achieve their full potential for health, education, and well-being across the lifespan. As a Dominion Care employee, you will enjoy:Competitive Pay! Starting pay from $60,000 up to $65,000, based on experienceDominion Care Employee may be eligible for the following Perks & Benefits:College Tuition ReimbursementMillage ReimbursementDental & VisionMedical insurancePTOProfessional Development TrainingAAA DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program15K Life Insurance Policy401KOptional Pet InsuranceAward Winning Company: Dominion Care won Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry!Accreditations: Dominion Care Academy and the Dominion Care ABA Therapy and Education Center, schools of Dominion Care are accredited by VAISEF (Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilitates). Dominion Care is accredited by CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).Core Values: TRACKTeamworkRelationship Building & CommunicationAccountabilityCustomer/Client FocusKnow YourselfREQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:Master’s Degree in Counseling/Educational Counseling or Social Work with a minimum of two years working with at risk children and adolescents.Current certification in Therapeutic Options, and the ability to carry out the procedure correctly (training provided during New Hire Orientation and yearly recertification).Current certification in Adult and Child First Aid, CPR, and AED (training provided during New Hire Orientation).Successful completion of Dominion Youth Services’ annual employee trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPPA, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Human Rights, Unlawful Harassment Prevention, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency, Defensive Driving, Driver Safety Policy, and Employee Manual)Successful completion of Child Abuse/Recognition TrainingCompletion of tuberculosis screening within 30 days of employment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide individual counseling weekly and as needed.Provide small group counseling weekly to include but not limited to the following topics:Social skillsEmotional and Social AwarenessPersonal Growth & DevelopmentSelf-esteemImpulse ControlAnger ManagementMaintain a working knowledge of community resources available to students and families and refer out as needed.Update Social Histories.Facilitate staff involvement to ensure the implementation of timely counseling services.Provide accurate and appropriate interpretation of assessment data and the presentation of relevant, unbiased information to faculty and administration.Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other relevant individuals to meet student needs.Help to develop a strong and positive school culture and serve as a liaison between the school/family/community.Participate in transition planning for students.Provide crisis intervention services as needed.Assume personal responsibility for continued professional development.With support from Administration, maintain professional materials for professional growth and development, including periodicals, books and software.Maintain accurate and appropriate case records and documentation.Model professional behaviors that contribute to addressing the needs of students, families, and the school community.About the Company: At Dominion Care, founded in 1999, Care is what we do. From children to adults, families to individuals, our passionate mental health care providers across the state of Virginia are backed by accredited, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic services and education for children, adults as well as the families that care for them. Over time, services have expanded to include academic, emotional, and behavioral support in private and public settings; community-based mental health; care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities; outpatient therapy, psychological assessments, psychiatric medication management, and substance abuse services, regardless of age.