Part-time - School Counselor Job at Fountain Valley School of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Fountain Valley School of Colorado
  • Colorado Springs, CO

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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