School counselor

TREE OF LIFE FAMILY SERVICES LLC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tree of Life Family Services LLC is seeking a Lead TDT Counselor to oversee the Therapeutic Day Treatment program in school settings, guiding counselors and ensuring quality service delivery. The role emphasizes supervision, documentation, and program compliance, with regular QA calls and collaboration with school personnel.

The position offers a hybrid schedule within traditional school hours (8:00 AM–4:00 PM), with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Must meet QMHP status per Virginia regulations.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in school settings.
• Experience in the mental health field and clinical documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support TDT counselors in the school setting.
• Provide ongoing guidance related to service delivery and behavioral interventions.
• Conduct regular check-ins with counselors to support daily operations.
• Promote accountability and consistency in service delivery across the team.
• Review documentation to ensure DMAS/DBHDS compliance and medical necessity.
• Support audit readiness and internal chart reviews as needed.
• Attend school sites as needed to support counselors and observe services.
• Conduct quality assurance calls with families.
• Coordinate between counselors, families, and school staff.
• Provide onboarding and training support for new counselors.

Skills

Leadership

Team guidance

Communication

Organizational skills

Mental health experience

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred

Job description

Job Description

Tree of Life Family Services is seeking a Lead TDT Counselor to support the oversight and daily operations of the Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) program in the school setting. This role focuses on supervision, staff support, documentation compliance, and quality assurance. The Lead TDT Counselor will work closely with TDT counselors to provide guidance, ensure quality service delivery, and support overall program success. Responsibilities also include conducting quality assurance calls with families, supporting audit readiness and program compliance, and maintaining professional communication with school personnel and treatment team members. This position offers flexibility; however, candidates must be available to work during school hours, typically between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• Must meet QMHP status per Virginia regulations
• Residents in Counseling are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with children and adolescents in school settings
• Experience in the mental health field required
• Experience with clinical documentation, including progress notes and related documentation
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to support and guide a team
• Knowledge of TDT services, DMAS, DBHDS, and Medicaid documentation standards preferred
• Must successfully complete background and central registry checks

Position Responsibilities

Program Oversight and Staff Support

• Supervise and support TDT counselors in the school setting
• Provide ongoing guidance related to service delivery and behavioral interventions
• Conduct regular check-ins with counselors to support daily operations
• Promote accountability and consistency in service delivery across the team

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Review documentation including Pre-ISPs, ISPs, SRAs, progress notes, and addendums
• Ensure documentation meets DMAS and DBHDS requirements and reflects medical necessity
• Conduct TDT assessments as needed to support service initiation and program readiness
• Monitor due dates and support timely completion of required documentation
• Maintain internal tracking systems for compliance
• Support audit readiness and assist with internal chart reviews as needed

School-Based and Family Support

• Attend school sites as needed to support counselors and observe services
• Conduct quality assurance calls with families
• Support coordination between counselors, families, and school staff
• Conduct school presentations as needed with school staff and social workers

Training and Development

• Support onboarding and training of new counselors
• Provide ongoing feedback and guidance to support staff performance

Compensation

• W-2 hourly position
• $30.00 per hour for Residents in Counseling
• $25.00 to $28.00 per hour based on experience for QMHPs and experienced TDT counselors

Benefits

• Flexible schedule within required school hours
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off (PTO) based on company policy

Schedule and Additional Information

• Full time: up to 40 hours per week
• Work hours must fall within school schedule (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
• Hybrid role: a combination of remote administrative work and in-school or office support

Summer Schedule

This position continues through the summer. The Lead TDT Counselor will work with students participating in summer school or the TDT summer program and conduct TDT assessments as needed to prepare for the upcoming school year. Availability during summer months is required based on program needs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance