School Counselor

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Fenton, MO

15d

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis Counseling, is seeking a School Counselor to provide counseling and therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in school-based and community-based settings. The role helps students overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve academic and personal success. It collaborates with educators, families, and community partners, promotes awareness of counseling services, and supports administrative initiatives. The position is full-time, with starting compensation of $46,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and licensure.

Saint Louis Counseling supports healing and improved mental health for families and children of all backgrounds through professional counseling and psychiatric services. It operates eight offices throughout metropolitan St. Louis, and its School Partnership Program therapists provide onsite services at more than 100 schools and to children experiencing homelessness at area shelters. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical excellence, strong relationship-building abilities, compassion, and commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.

Candidates receiving an offer must complete pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check and other background checks as needed, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screening, and employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Depending on the position, physical examination, tuberculosis screening, and Hepatitis A screening may also be required. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active clinical licensure or actively working toward licensure in Missouri (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience collaborating with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, clinical documentation standards, and productivity expectations.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including applicable background checks, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screening, and employment and education or licensure/certification verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing behavioral health services in school-based or community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload and provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and families in school-based and community-based settings.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with schools, families, healthcare providers, and community agencies to support positive client outcomes and access to services.
• Develop and facilitate treatment groups, educational presentations, prevention programs, and other services addressing client and community needs.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and related records.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate to support treatment goals and outcomes.
• Participate in professional supervision, agency meetings, training programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Support agency initiatives, outreach activities, community partnerships, and marketing efforts that increase awareness of School Partnership Program services.
• Participate in agency committees, projects, and special assignments, and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time