School-Based Mental Health Counselor

AVD Workforce Connect LLC is actively seeking a compassionate skilled and motivated Mental Health Counselor who will work with children and adolescents in a school-based setting to promote optimum mental health and well-being. This role involves supporting students experiencing challenges such as depression anxiety trauma self-esteem issues family or peer conflict stress management substance use and suicidal ideation.

The clinician will assess diagnose and treat mental health concerns using evidence-based developmentally appropriate approaches. Treatment plans will be created using SMART goals and supported with regular progress notes. The counselor will empower students toward growth insight and healing while upholding ethical and clinical best practices.

Compensation:

• A fuel stipend will be provided for travel.
  
• $400 monthly stipend to be used as you choose
  

Compensation is paid monthly and based on licensure level and daily student caseload.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (Pre-licensed):
  
• $150 per day for 3 students
  
• $300 per day for 6 students
  
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker:
  
• $175 per day for 3 students
  
• $375 per day for 6 students
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling to students to help address emotional social and behavioral challenges.
  
• Assist clients in overcoming life obstacles including family issues trauma self-esteem and school adjustment.
  
• Must be able to manage a caseload of up to 25 active students including intakes assessments case conceptualization and treatment planning.
  
• Facilitate student insight and emotional growth by encouraging reflection skill-building and safe emotional expression.
  
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments through interviews observations and structured tools.
  
• Develop monitor and update individualized treatment plans using SMART goal methodology.
  
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation including session notes and treatment records using an electronic health record system.
  
• Use therapeutic techniques such as play-based interventions and trauma-informed care especially when working with children and youth.
  
• Collaborate with school administrators educators and parents or legal guardians to support student well being and coordinate services.
  
• Act as a client advocate and respond appropriately in crisis or emergency situations.
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 3 plus years of related work experience.
  
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for children and adolescents especially related to anxiety depression trauma and behavioral concerns.
  
• Proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related techniques with the ability to apply them in a school-based setting.
  
• Understanding of child/family systems and developmental stages particularly in educational environments.
  
• Commitment to cultural humility inclusive care and the ability to work respectfully with diverse populations.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support documentation collaboration and rapport-building.
  
• Familiarity with ethical standards set by the American Counseling Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
  

Education and Licensure Requirements:

• A Master s degree in Counseling Social Work or a closely related behavioral health field is required.
  
• Must hold one of the following active Washington State licenses or credentials:
  
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate pre-licensed under supervision
  
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor independently licensed
  
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor independently licensed
  
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker independently licensed
  
• If working as a pre-licensed associate a clinical supervisor must be in place and meetings must be scheduled prior to seeing clients.
  
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver s license.
  
• Must be willing to commute to Darrington Washington for school-based services (approximately a 90-minute round-trip drive). A fuel stipend will be provided for travel.
  
• Must be able to manage a caseload of up to 25 active students including intakes assessments case conceptualization and treatment planning.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use for documentation.
  
• Long periods of driving may be required to meet school-based service needs.
  

• The Client offers a full benefits package for all full-time W-2 employees including:
  
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
  
• Fully Paid 40-Hour Continuing Education Credit Allowance
  
• Weekly Clinical Supervision is dedicated time for questions and support
  
• $400 monthly stipend to be used as you choose
  

Non-Discrimination Statement:

AVD Workforce Connect is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications merit and business needs.