School Counselor in Englewood, CO

Step into a dynamic school-based environment where your expertise will shape the behavioral health landscape for high school students. This rewarding contract opportunity calls for two dedicated Counselors to provide non-instructional services supporting student well-being, mental health, and substance use intervention throughout the academic year. Deliver impactful care by collaborating with school leaders, district teams, families, and community partners to develop innovative, sustainable systems that enhance student engagement and reduce barriers to learning.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Active Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (CO LPC) required.
• Experience with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and school mental health systems.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Teen Intervene, InDepth, trauma-informed approaches, and evidence-based behavioral health practices.
• Skilled in facilitating student groups, delivering direct interventions, and providing consultation and coaching to staff.
• Able to work efficiently across multiple high school campuses.
• Fluency in a second language is highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver Tier 1 schoolwide substance misuse prevention initiatives.
• Provide tiered intervention and individualized support for substance misuse.
• Lead MTSS and systems development to fortify behavioral health practices district-wide.
• Consult, coach, and build capacity among educators and staff.
• Forge strong family and community partnerships.
• Fulfill additional duties contributing to comprehensive student support.

This is an on-site, full-time (37.5 hours/week) contract position for the entire school year, supporting several high school sites. If you are passionate about advancing behavioral health in education and thrive on developing lasting, positive change, submit your application today for an impactful role in a forward-thinking setting!

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.