Role OverviewThe Mental Health Counselor will serve as a specialized clinician within the school's student support system and Distinctive Schools Clinical Services team. This role is dedicated to providing direct, trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services that promote student well-being, engagement, and success.
What You Will Do
Provide direct, trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services, including individual counseling, group counseling, crisis response, consultation, and care coordination. Collaborate with school teams to support student attendance, emotional regulation, behavioral health, school connectedness, and overall wellness.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role centers on clinical mental health support and the reduction of barriers to learning. The Mental Health Counselor collaborates with school teams to support student attendance, emotional regulation, behavioral health, school connectedness, and overall wellness.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health discipline (Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology)
- Valid Illinois state licensure corresponding to a clinical field (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, LPC, LSW, MFT, or PEL with an applicable clinical endorsement)
- Experience working with youth populations in trauma-informed environments
- Strong familiarity with urban education systems and the unique systemic barriers impacting BIPOC families is highly preferred
Benefits
- 25+ Paid holidays
- 10 days PTO annually
- 12 weeks family paid leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 403b match
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement
- Gym and wellness discounts
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