Christian Counselor

Valor Christian High School•Highlands Ranch, CO

4d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Student Affairs team, a Valor Christian High School Christian Counselor delivers direct counseling services as well as a comprehensive, multi-tiered system of overall student support that integrates faith and a biblical worldview through classroom instruction, faculty and staff training, parent education, crisis response, and collaborative student support teams. Utilizing evidence-based practices, the Counselor partners closely with Deans, Academic and College Counselors, Academic Support Services, parents, teachers, and coaches to promote the mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being of Valor Christian students and to advance stated student outcomes, with the ultimate aim of helping students ground their identity in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Christian Counselor is a licensed mental health professional with expertise in adolescent development, clinical diagnoses, and the impact of mental health on learning and relationships. Additionally, they demonstrate cultural awareness, including sensitivity to trauma, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions. The role requires a mature and active Christian faith, a servant’s heart, and a deep commitment to counseling students with love, grace, truth, and hope while faithfully upholding Valor Christian High School’s mission, values, and Statement of Beliefs. Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.

Requirements

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field, preferably from a Christian college, university or seminary
Licensed Counselor with a current Colorado state license (DORA)
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly relational
Excellent administrative, organization, coordination and leadership skills
Experienced in navigating the complexities of counseling services and mental health crisis response
Mature and active Christian faith
Servant's heart
Deep commitment to counseling students with love, grace, truth, and hope
Faith-filled, joyful believer active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs
Teachable spirit
Love for the Lord Jesus Christ
Commitment to the school’s beliefs and values

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an educator or classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a comprehensive, multi-tiered system of student support that includes prevention, early intervention, short-term counseling, and crisis response, ensuring timely care for students with varying levels of need
Provide solution-focused counseling and coordinated crisis support, including referrals and partnerships with external mental health providers, delivered in alignment with biblical principles, professional ethics, and Valor policy
Design and implement initiatives that promote student flourishing, resilience, healthy relationships, and emotional, spiritual, and social well-being across the school community
Collaborate closely with faculty, deans, families, and multidisciplinary support teams to ensure alignment with Valor’s mission, values, school culture, and desired student outcomes in spiritual formation, cultural engagement, and college preparedness
Maintain excellence and consistency in counseling services by adhering to crisis response protocols, tiered and collaborative interventions, departmental procedures, and conducting regular quality assurance reviews to ensure alignment with counseling standards and institutional expectations
Serve as a trusted consultant to parents, faculty, and staff regarding students experiencing mental health, wellness, or behavioral concerns, offering guidance consistent with biblical principles and professional best practices
Provide education and training for the Valor community in mental health awareness, well-being, and suicide prevention and intervention, equipping staff, students, and families to recognize needs and respond appropriately
Participating member of the Measurable, Attainable, and Practical (MAP) Team, a multidisciplinary support group that brings together Deans, Academic and College Counselors, Academic Support Services, and Christian Counseling and Wellness Services to ensure holistic care and promote student flourishing
Maintain professional licensure and liability coverage in accordance with Colorado state requirements to ensure ethical practice and provide appropriate protection in the event of a professional complaint or grievance
Assists the Coordinator with data collection to evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of classroom education and departmental services
Under the supervision of the department Coordinator, design and deliver classroom curriculum to support healthy decision-making and the pursuit of a Christian lifestyle.
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission
Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth