School Counselor - Tidewater

Dominion Care•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Dominion Care as a School Counselor! We are currently seeking a dedicated School Counselor to join our Dominion Academy team. In this role, you will support students and families by helping them maximize available opportunities and resources while fostering each student’s academic, emotional, and social development. This position plays a critical role in shaping a positive school culture and ensuring students receive the support they need to succeed. Dominion Care is a premier provider in which our passionate and innovative team delivers sustainable, quality, whole-person care through a full continuum of therapeutic services. We empower individuals in the development of skills necessary for success. We envision a society in which all people achieve their full potential for health, education, and well-being across the lifespan. At Dominion Care, founded in 1999, care is what we do. From children to adults, families to individuals, our passionate mental health care providers across Virginia are backed by accredited, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic services and education. Our services include academic, emotional, and behavioral support in private and public settings; community-based mental health; support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; outpatient therapy; psychological assessments; psychiatric medication management; and substance abuse services—serving individuals across the lifespan.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, Educational Counseling, or Social Work
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk children and adolescents
Current or ability to obtain certifications in: Safety Care, First Aid, CPR, and AED
Completion of required annual trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, Human Rights, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency, etc.)
Completion of Child Abuse Recognition Training
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual counseling sessions and additional support as needed
Facilitate weekly small group counseling sessions, including topics such as: Social skills, Emotional and social awareness, Personal growth and development, Self-esteem, Impulse control, Anger management
Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide referrals to students and families
Update and maintain student social histories and records
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
Interpret and present assessment data to school staff and leadership
Serve as a liaison between school, family, and community
Support the development of a positive and inclusive school culture
Participate in student transition planning
Provide crisis intervention services as needed
Maintain accurate documentation and case records
Engage in ongoing professional development
Model professionalism and support the overall mission of Dominion Care