Parttime School Counselor

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 :

Education / License Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

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