Job Description
Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 250 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors.
Position Summary :
The School Counselor will work directly with students and staff to determine the mental health needs of the student, deliver clinical interventions consistent with the needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner and evaluate treatment progress. This person will be committed to providing services that help sustain a student’s mental health in order to promote academic stability and the ability to thrive within the community. This position will be a 20 hour a week position for 10 months.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Utilize a biopsychosocial model to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the student history, current challenges, and treatment needs.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed school climate for all students
- Provide individual counseling sessions by appointment.
- Develop and submit treatment plans based on the intake session.
- Submit thorough clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Respond to mental health crises, including suicide risk assessments, following school protocol
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators, when appropriate, to support student success through case consultation and team meetings
- Refer students to external mental health resources when appropriate
- Engage in individual and group consultation with the Director of Counseling
- Collaborate with the department in designing mental health and wellness programming
- Regular and reliable in person attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills :
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to balance administrative and support services.
- Ability to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in stressful situations.
- Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed, and punctual.
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks.
Education / License Qualifications :
- Master’s degree in psychology or related field.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic practices
- Familiarity with issues common to high school students, including identity development, academic pressure, social dynamics, and emerging mental health concerns
- Maintain current Colorado required licensure or certification.
Working Conditions :
- Environment: Working in a boarding/day secondary school.
- Physical demands: Must be able to sit, stand, and walk 8 hrs per day and lift items weighing up to 25 lbs;
- Working Relationships: Work well community response teams, students, and all other employees.
Salary: $30 - $50 an hour, depending on education and experience
Benefits: Retirement, EAP, use of campus gym, pool and trails
Application Deadline: September 21, 2025
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