Student Wellness Counselor (School-Based)

KIPP Texas Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to identify and assist students and families through assessment, counseling, and coordination of resources across the district. The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams to support whole-child development.

Ideal candidates hold LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-S, LPC-I/LPC/LPC-S, or LMFT licenses, with crisis response experience and strong communication skills for work in an urban Texas school environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social services and programs for student needs.
• Ability to engage families and coordinate with partners.
• Experience in crisis response and counseling across settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of students and families to improve outcomes.
• Provide consultation to school personnel and families for effective interventions.
• Coordinate with community resources and school teams to support students.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis response

Independent worker

Education

LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-S

LPC-I, LPC, LPC-S

LMFT

Job description

KIPP Texas Public Schools seeks a School-Based Mental Health Counselor to identify and assist students and families through assessment, counseling, and coordination of resources across the district. The role emphasizes collaboration with school teams to support whole-child development.

Ideal candidates hold LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-S, LPC-I/LPC/LPC-S, or LMFT licenses, with crisis response experience and strong communication skills for work in an urban Texas school environment.