School Mental Health Practicum - 3 Days/Week, $5K Stipend

Fort Zumwalt R-II School District; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Fort Zumwalt R-II School District invites Mental Health Professional Interns for the 2026-2027 school year. Interns must be enrolled in approved Master’s level counseling programs and will work with 13 social workers across 17,000 students in 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, 16 elementary schools, 2 alternative schools and an early childhood center.

A $5,000 stipend is available pending board approval. Expect a commitment of 3 school days per week for the full academic year, with supervision

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master's level counseling program with a clinical focus.
• Experience with individual and group counseling preferred.
• Ability to administer assessments and collaborate with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students on issues such as depression, anxiety, and grief.
• Assist with crisis management and participate in the district crisis response team.
• Collaborate with teachers, nurses, social workers and admins for student-centered plans.
• Participate in the Special Education process for IEP goals and social-emotional planning.
• Conduct needs assessments and connect students and families to community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's level counseling student

Job description

Fort Zumwalt R-II School District invites Mental Health Professional Interns for the 2026-2027 school year. Interns must be enrolled in approved Master’s level counseling programs and will work with 13 social workers across 17,000 students in 4 high schools, 4 middle schools, 16 elementary schools, 2 alternative schools and an early childhood center.

A $5,000 stipend is available pending board approval. Expect a commitment of 3 school days per week for the full academic year, with supervision