School Counselor

Job Description

About Us

Welcome to ClearMind Talent, where we believe in accelerating our clients towards new heights while forging paths to streamline productivity. Our mission is to connect behavioral health organizations with unparalleled, reliable, and talented professionals, ensuring a fulfilling and reliable experience for all.

Reports To: School Principal / Director of Counseling Services

Job Summary

The School Counselor develops and implements a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program focused on the academic achievement, career exploration, and social/emotional well-being of all students. This role involves direct student services, crisis intervention, consultation with school personnel, and dedicated student advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a developmental school counseling curriculum (classroom lessons) based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model.
• Provide individual and small group counseling using short-term, solution-focused approaches to address student issues like grief, peer conflicts, academic stress, or motivation.
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments for students experiencing acute psychological distress or safety concerns (e.g., suicidal ideation, child abuse reporting).
• Facilitate college and career readiness activities, including post-secondary planning, financial aid guidance, and standardized testing coordination (e.g., PSAT, ACT, SAT).
• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop and implement effective student success plans and behavioral interventions.
• Maintain ethical, confidential, and accurate student records, managing documentation related to 504 plans and special education referrals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related counseling field from an accredited program.
• Current, active state certification or licensure as a School Counselor (K-12 or appropriate grade level designation) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating within a K-12 educational setting.
• Familiarity with the ASCA National Model and a proven ability to utilize school data to drive program development.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement

ClearMind Talent is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.