School Counselor - Part-Time - Leave Coverage

Therapy Source, Inc.; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Therapy Source, Inc. is seeking a part-time School Counselor to provide in-person counseling for public school students in New Jersey (K–5), on a leave-coverage basis from September through December 23, 2026, with potential to extend.

Pay is $40–$50 per hour. The position is 3 days per week, 8:15am–2:30pm, with a caseload of about 10 students. Responsibilities include trauma-informed therapy, assessing needs, and coordinating supports for families and classrooms.

Qualifications

• New Jersey school certification required.
• Possession of up-to-date clearances or willingness to obtain.
• Proof of professional liability insurance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess students in need of trauma support.
• Conduct trauma-informed therapy for individuals, groups, or families.
• Respond to progress data with targeted interventions and case management.
• Provide supports to students from low-income households, homeless, foster care, or involved with the justice system.

Skills

Trauma-informed therapy

Case management

Direct intervention

Family collaboration

Education

New Jersey School Certification

Job description

As part of our mission to pave the way for children's success worldwide, Therapy Source is seeking a part-time School Counselor to provide in-person services for public school students grades K-5th. This leave coverage position is for the current school year, from September - Dec 23, 2026 with the potential to extend.School Counselor Pay Rate: $40-$50 per hourSchool Counselor Position Details:Part-Time (3 days per week)Hours: 8:15am-2:30pm (can be flexible on the 3 days of services)Leave CoverageCaseload: approximately 10 studentsCounseling servicesSchool Counselor Qualifications:Must have school certification in New JerseyPossession of (or willingness to obtain) up-to-date clearancesProof of individual professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)School Counselor Responsibilities Include:Identifying and assessing students in need of trauma supportConducting trauma-informed therapy and counseling interventions for at-risk students in individual, group, or family settingsResponding to progress monitoring results and student assessment dataProviding case management and direct intervention to students and families experiencing trauma, including those from low-income households, those who are homeless or in foster care, and students involved in the criminal justice system or experiencing mental illness or substance abuse disorder.Enjoy scheduling flexibility, impressive hourly rates, and amazing support from our dedicated account team!Along with your resume, please include the best time of day and phone number to reach you. We will then reach out to discuss your qualifications and answer any questions you may have about the position.HCRANK4