Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

TeachIowa

Davis County Comm School District - Bloomfield, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID:5119886

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Re-Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Davis County CSD is hiring a Mental Health Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is a full-time grant funded positions through 2027-28 school year.

School Based Mental Health Counselor Job Summary:

The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as the building counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services. The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will also work with a district-level administrative team to coordinate consistent support services across the District. The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students. The primary focus will be on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.

Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive):

Provide individual mental health counseling

Address bullying/harassment

Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.)

Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills

Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution

Provide crisis assistance (i.e. family death)

Provide truancy intervention

Provide mental health resources

Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long term counseling or intervention; advocacy

Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e. anger/stress management, peer issues, self- esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)

Address mental health and mental illness

Address risky behaviors (i.e. alcohol/drug use)

Address depression and anxiety (i.e. suicide ideation)

Address abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual)

Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students

Maintain regular contact with the parent/guardian of each student client

Attend IEP meetings when necessary and available

Serve on the building/district crisis response team

Collaborate with SEL district leaders in promoting district initiatives

Participate in relevant professional development opportunities as specified by the grant project director

Qualifications:

Candidate must have a graduate degree in Educational Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or other closely related field AND be licensed or have the ability to become licensed in the state of Iowa as a counselor {LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed School Counselor}

Must be able to relate to and communicate effectively with children, parents, and peers

Must be able to take direction and adhere to district policies and guidelines

Must have a collaborative, growth mindset and the ability to work as a positive team member

Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to contribute to the problem solving process

Regular, predictable, consistent attendance is essential

Ability to work independently, de-escalate, and maintain confidentiality

The Davis County Community School District does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities and employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation, age (for employment), actual or potential parental, family, or marital status (for programs).

Position Type:Full-time