PT - School Counselor

Fountain Valley School of Colorado

PT - School Counselor

Colorado Springs, CO
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors.

    Position Summary :

    The School Counselor will work directly with students and staff to determine the mental health needs of the student, deliver clinical interventions consistent with the needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner and evaluate treatment progress. This person will be committed to providing services that help sustain a student’s mental health in order to promote academic stability and the ability to thrive within the community.

    Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Utilize a biopsychosocial model to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the student history, current challenges, and treatment needs.
    • Promote a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed school climate for all students
    • Provide individual counseling sessions by appointment.
    • Develop and submit treatment plans based on the intake session.
    • Submit thorough clinical documentation in a timely manner.
    • Respond to mental health crises, including suicide risk assessments, following school protocol
    • Collaborate with teachers and administrators, when appropriate, to support student success through case consultation and team meetings
    • Refer students to external mental health resources when appropriate
    • Engage in individual and group consultation with the Director of Counseling
    • Collaborate with the department in designing mental health and wellness programming
    • Regular and reliable in person attendance
    • Other duties as assigned

    Knowledge and Skills :

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to balance administrative and support services.
    • Ability to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
    • Ability to remain calm and supportive in stressful situations.
    • Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed, and punctual.
    • Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks.

    Education / License Qualifications :

    • Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
    • Strong knowledge of adolescent development, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic practices
    • Familiarity with issues common to high school students, including identity development, academic pressure, social dynamics, and emerging mental health concerns
    • Maintain current Colorado required licensure or certification.

    Working Conditions :

    • Environment: Working in a boarding/day secondary school.
    • Physical demands: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 8 hrs per day and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs;
    • Working Relationships: Work well community response teams, students, and all other employees.

    Salary: $30 - $50 an hour, depending on education and experience

    Benefits: Retirement, EAP, use of campus gym, pool and trails

    Application Deadline: June 3, 2025