School Counselor - Aurora, CO

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of high school students as a key contributor to school-based behavioral health initiatives. This contract opportunity offers a full academic year of impactful work within a dynamic educational setting, supporting the implementation of the School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) across multiple high schools. You'll play a vital role in advancing student well-being, fostering a sense of belonging, and increasing 9th-grade success.

Your expertise will directly support the development and sustainability of behavioral health systems through direct student support, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) leadership, staff coaching, and robust community partnerships. As a School Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to provide targeted mental health and substance use interventions, strengthen preventative systems, and collaborate closely with school leaders, families, and fellow mental health professionals.

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Active Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Direct experience implementing MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and/or school mental health systems
• Background in substance use prevention and intervention
• Skilled in facilitating student groups and delivering evidence-based interventions
• Proven ability to consult and coach educational staff across multiple sites
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Teen Intervene, InDepth, and trauma-informed approaches
• Bilingual oral and written fluency is highly valued

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Tier 1 schoolwide supports for substance misuse prevention
• Deliver tiered interventions and individual student support (including group facilitation and targeted outreach)
• Guide MTSS implementation and develop sustainable behavioral health systems
• Consult with and coach school staff to build internal capacity
• Develop partnerships with families and community organizations
• Occasionally perform other related duties as needed

Embrace the chance to create lasting, positive change within the school community. If you are passionate about student mental health and ready to make an impact, apply today for immediate consideration!

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.25 to $51.25. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.