Campus Mental Health Counselor

Campus Mental Health Counselor JobID: 1251

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Guidance Counselor - High School

Date Posted:

6/25/2025

Location:

PATHWAYS LEARNING CENTER

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Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Campus Mental Health Counselor CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: Special Education Director PAY GRADE: ADM 3 Choose # of days worked LOCATION: Administration Annex DATE REVISED: 5/13/2025 FUNDED BY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

A mental health counselor helps individuals, families, and groups address mental and emotional disorders and behavioral challenges through counseling, therapy, and other interventions. Mental health counselors treat clients who have a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. They assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress, often collaborating with other professionals to provide comprehensive care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas LPC Associate (LPCA) license in good standing.
• Must maintain active supervision under a board-approved LPC-Supervisor.
• Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and/or families in a school or clinical setting.
• Fully licensed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas.
• Experience in a school-based or educational setting.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention, behavior intervention strategies, and/or trauma-informed care.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, and mental health diagnoses
• Ability to develop and implement individualized student support plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including at-risk youth, students with special needs, or in Title I school environments (preferred)
• Proficiency with digital documentation systems and case management platforms (preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities a plus

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one year of counseling experience in an educational, clinical, or community-based setting (may include practicum/internship for LPCA)
• Experience in school-based mental health services, wraparound support, or student assistance teams (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct initial assessments and evaluations to understand clients' mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions, offering support and guidance to help clients address the core

Treatment Planning:

• Develop and implement treatment plans, monitoring client progress and adjusting plans as needed.
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that impact their recovery.

Crisis Intervention:

• Provide crisis intervention and support during emergency situations

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting process and treatment plans.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to provide holistic care.

Education and Support:

• Educate clients and their families about mental health issues, coping strategies, and available resources that meet each person where they are at.

Continuing Education:

• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in mental health counseling and participate in professional development opportunities.

Referrals:

• Refer clients to appropriate resources and services, such as support groups or specialized treatment centers.

Required Skills and Qualities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and understanding.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment modalities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of ethical and legal considerations in mental health counseling.
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, as well as psychology, therapy and counseling approaches.
• Strong analytical skills to assess a patient's situation and build treatment plans.
• Excellent listening skills to best understand a patient's issues and concerns.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively guide patients and establish trust
• Crisis intervention skills to respond to patients in acute distress

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Maintain emotional control under

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• Readily adapt to a variety of circumstances
• May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Frequent district-wide and occasional out-of-district travel

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Approved by Immediate Supervisor: Date: Reviewed by HR Director: Date: Received by Employee: Date:

The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.