School Counselor / School Mental Health Worker
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Category: Education
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 1020556
Work Setting: Schools
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Est. Pay: $50 / Hour
Posted Date: 9/23/2025
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Work Setting: Schools
Category: Education
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $50 / Hour
Job ID: 1020556
Posted Date: 9/23/2025
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The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker providesindividual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral,or social challenges. The SchoolCounselor/School Mental Health Worker supports students in developing copingstrategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall mentalwell-being. In collaboration withfamilies, teachers, and other school staff, they help create a safe and supportivelearning environment, facilitate referrals to community-based mental healthservices when needed, and contribute to the development of school-wide mentalhealth initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contractrequirement
- The Counselor may be required to have an Associate’s Degree,Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work,Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major per state, contract and/or facilityguidelines.
- Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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Modality: |
School Counselor – FMLA |
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Bonus: |
$1,000 Bonus
2 Installments – 30 days after start – Completion of assignment |
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Grade Level: |
Elementary (3-5) |
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Caseload Details: |
This is one of 3 full time counselors in the building, and it would carry a caseload of about 20 students in grades 3-5, providing individual and small group sessions, participating in team meetings, problem solving meetings, 504 and IEP meetings as needed. Students typically need skill development with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and self advocacy skills. A typical day is following the schedule for therapy, consulting with teachers and other staff, and following up with parents if needed. |
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Start/End Date: |
October – TBD |
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Start/End time: |
8:30a-3:30p |
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
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