Counselor - School Mental Health

The Richardson School is seeking a Therapeutic Counselor to support students across our Appleton and Sheboygan campuses!

The Richardson School is an alternative placement option for local districts to access for their students with significant needs and behavioral concerns. Our students are typically diagnosed with a combination of developmental or neurological disabilities and emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders. The school calendar follows the typical 180 educational days with the opportunity to attend Extended School Year for students in need of this programming.

Candidates must be able to travel between sites and be physically present as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion remains as strong as ever at MyPath Companies. At MyPath, DEI isn't just a policy-it's part of who we are and how we operate every day. From our hiring practices and the clients that we serve, our employee resource groups to our community outreach and more, we are focused on fostering a culture of belonging for everyone.

Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive school-based counseling program aligned with the Equitable Multi-Level System of Supports (EMLSS), ensuring services are preventative, data-driven, and developmentally appropriate. Collects and analyzes counseling and social-emotional learning (SEL) data to support progress monitoring and guide tiered interventions.

Supports individual student planning, including transition services such as return to district, vocational planning, and graduation readiness. Coordinates activities such as career fairs and supports students in developing skills for academic, workplace, and community success.

Provides system-level support by assisting with implementation of PBIS and EMLSS initiatives. Collaborates with educators, families, and community partners to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.

Serves as a liaison between the school and external service providers, including social service agencies. Provides consultation to staff regarding student behavior, social-emotional needs, and data-informed decision-making.

Develops and delivers staff training on therapeutic approaches, trauma-responsive practices, and counseling-related topics.

Functions within legal, licensing, and professional standards. Reports any suspected abuse or neglect per policy and participates in follow-up as required.

Master's degree in school counseling, school psychology, school social work, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or related field required.

Experience working with students with disabilities, including IEPs, required.

Strong collaboration, communication, and data analysis skills.

Ability to travel between Appleton and Sheboygan locations as needed.

Hours: School-based schedule Schedule: Monday-Friday, following a traditional school calendar; Tuition Assistance program for further professional development

• Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance
• You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
• Pet Insurance
• Join a team that is committed to providing individualized, therapeutic support to students with significant needs while making a meaningful impact in their academic and personal success!