School-Based Outpatient Counselor

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a School-Based Outpatient Counselor to provide individual mental health counseling services to students within a school setting during school hours. The counselor will deliver one-on-one clinical interventions to support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. This role works closely with school staff and families, as appropriate, to support student success in the classroom and overall functioning.
This position is open to Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) , as well as Licensed Associate Professional Counselors (LAPC) . Clinical supervision toward LPC licensure will be provided for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual outpatient counseling sessions to students during school hours
Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Implement evidence-based interventions addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
Collaborate with school staff (teachers, counselors, administrators) to support student progress
Participate in student support meetings (MTSS, IEP, 504) as clinically appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments when necessary
Coordinate care with outside providers and community resources
Support referral and discharge planning as needed
Maintain compliance with ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards (HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable state regulations)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related clinical field
Active Pennsylvania licensure as LPC or LCSW , or eligibility for LPC licensure
LAPC candidates encouraged to apply (clinical supervision provided toward LPC licensure)
Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
Strong knowledge of child/adolescent development and evidence-based clinical practices
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a school-based setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Crisis intervention experience preferred
Schedule & Setting:
School-based position aligned with the 2026–2027 academic calendar
Services provided during school hours
Caseload-based schedule
Collaboration with school teams as needed
Possibility to be located in multiple different school districts that are near each other