Mental Health Counselor-Jr/Sr High

Mental Health Counselor-Jr/Sr High

Beginning 2025-2026

Position Overview: As a Junior/Senior High Mental Health Counselor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of students in grades 7-12. You will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programs to address a wide range of mental health concerns and promote a positive school environment conducive to learning and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address students' emotional and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents, and administrators to develop intervention strategies and support plans for students.
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health support to students experiencing acute emotional distress or trauma.
• Conduct assessments and screenings to identify mental health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Implement prevention programs and workshops on topics such as stress management, bullying prevention, and substance abuse.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with outside mental health professionals as needed.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Prepare reports for school administration and relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Stay current on best practices in school counseling and mental health treatment modalities.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to address students' needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and interventions.
• Ability to build rapport with students, families, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with other care providers in the school within a multi-tiered system of support to address student needs.

Advocacy:

• Advocate for students' needs and rights within the school and community.
• Assist families in navigating school systems and accessing resources.
• Understanding of cultural competency and diversity in the school environment.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• State of Iowa licensure or certification as a School Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Experience working with adolescents in a school or clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development, mental health issues, and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population and stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and self-care practices.

Benefits: This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/ pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.