School Based Mental Health Counselor

TREE OF LIFE FAMILY SERVICES LLC • Ashburn, VA

3d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT) Counselors to join our growing school-based team in Loudoun County. TDT Counselors work directly with children and adolescents who need additional emotional, behavioral, or mental health support within the school environment. Counselors help students strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, social skills, problem-solving, and overall school functioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
• Active QMHP or QMHP-Trainee (QMHP-T) registration in Virginia
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working independently in a school setting
• Ability to collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and treatment providers
• Reliable transportation to assigned school locations
• Willingness to learn, receive supervision, and grow professionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapeutic interventions, behavioral support, and skill-building activities
• Conduct individual student sessions and classroom observations
• Implement individualized treatment goals and monitor student progress
• Conduct weekly family sessions and participate in care coordination with school social workers and treatment providers
• Provide appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation support
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in supervision, case consultation, meetings, and required training
• Maintain professional relationships with students, families, school staff, and the Tree of Life team

Benefits

• TDT-specific orientation and training
• Ongoing supervision and case consultation
• Professional development
• Opportunities to strengthen clinical, documentation, family engagement, and care coordination skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level