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. 

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: June 3, 2025