School Counselor

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Fenton, MO

13d

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis Counseling, is seeking a full-time 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 works closely with educators, families, and community partners, promotes awareness of counseling services, and supports administrative initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate is a compassionate mental health professional with clinical skills, strong relationship-building abilities, and a commitment to serving others in alignment with Catholic Charities’ mission.

Starting compensation is $46,000 annually and is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and licensure. Candidates receiving an employment offer must complete required pre-employment screening, including background checks, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screening, and verification of employment and education or licensure/certification. Covid-19 and influenza vaccination are also specified; some positions may require a physical examination, tuberculosis screening, and Hepatitis A.

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, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload and provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and families.
• 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 to 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