Licensed Professional Counselor

Job Title

Provides comprehensive mental health counseling services to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success of students. The LPC delivers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, mental health assessments, consultation, and referral services while collaborating with students, families, educators, and community agencies. The LPC promotes student well-being, removes barriers to learning, and supports a positive school climate through evidence-based practices, prevention programs, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and district requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree in Counseling or a related field
• Licensed Professional Counselor issued by the state of Texas

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, trauma-informed practices, suicide prevention, threat assessment, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements related to mental health services in educational settings.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), behavioral intervention frameworks, and school-based mental health practices.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments, and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Ability to provide individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis response services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, school counselors, parents, and community mental health providers.
• Ability to develop and facilitate professional development and parent education programs related to student mental health and wellness.
• Strong consultation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data to identify student needs, evaluate interventions, and support continuous program improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, electronic record-keeping systems, and data management tools.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and exercise sound judgment in sensitive and confidential situations.
• Skill in coordinating services with outside agencies and facilitating referrals for additional mental health support when appropriate.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of successful experience in providing responsive counseling services to children or adolescents
• Educational experience preferred