School Based Counselor
About The Position
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is looking for a compassionate and culturally responsive School Based Counselor to join our Integrated Behavioral Health team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build trusted relationships with students and families, provide meaningful behavioral health support, and help young people navigate challenges while building healthier, more successful futures. Working in partnership with Chief Leschi Schools, the School Based Counselor brings behavioral health services directly into the school environment — making support more accessible and creating opportunities for early intervention, prevention, and connection to care. At PTHA, behavioral health is about more than treating symptoms — it’s about supporting the whole person and strengthening the health and well-being of our community. As a School Based Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference early, develop meaningful relationships with youth and families, and work alongside a collaborative team committed to culturally responsive, accessible care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field.
- Current WA State license or associate license as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist.
- At least one (1) year of experience providing direct behavioral health counseling to individuals, families, and/or groups.
- Current and valid WA State Driver’s License.
- Experience using electronic health records or practice management systems.
- Current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with prevention and SBIRT programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to students and families in a school or clinical setting.
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments that consider each student’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with students and families that reflect their goals and voices.
- Provide screening, intervention, and support for students experiencing mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors, using evidence-based approaches.
- Partner with students, parents/guardians, school staff, healthcare providers, and community resources to coordinate care and support student success.
- Identify students who may benefit from additional services and connect them with appropriate internal and external resources.
- Provide prevention, outreach, education, and recovery support activities for students, families, and the broader community.
- Collaborate with Chief Leschi Schools to identify and support youth who may be at increased risk or in need of additional assistance.
- Participate in clinical team meetings, treatment coordination, peer review, and clinical supervision.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with state, licensing, accreditation, and PTHA requirements.
- Build positive, collaborative relationships across PTHA, the school, Tribal community, and other partner organizations.
- Incorporate cultural awareness, respect, and a holistic approach into behavioral health services.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- 13 annual leave (vacation) days
- 13 annual sick leave days
- 18+ annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after 2 years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
