School Counselor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students in grades 7–12.
• Create and maintain safe, welcoming, confidential space for students.
• Partner with parents, guardians, and outside mental health providers to support student needs.
• Develop and implement proactive social emotional programming for students and faculty.
• Carry out safety assessments and coordinate care when necessary.
• Advise faculty and administration on the social-emotional needs of the student body.
• Contribute to schoolwide initiatives that promote student wellness and a healthy school environment.
• Support the school’s mission by fostering a Christ-centered approach to student care.

Skills & Experience Required

• Master’s or doctoral degree in school counseling, mental health counseling, social work, or clinical psychology.
• Current North Carolina license in a mental health field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including empathy, thoughtfulness, and approachability.
• Ability to support students with diverse emotional and developmental needs.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work constructively with colleagues and families.
• Strong organizational skills, professional work habits, and knowledge of ethical and legal counseling standards.

Experience Preferred

• At least 3 years of experience working with adolescents.
• Experience working in an independent school setting.