THE ROLE: Forest Ridge school counselors provide counseling services to students in grades 5 through 12 in addition to consultation and education to both parents and Forest Ridge colleagues on matters of mental health, student support, and crisis response. Additionally, this role supports and participates in the promotion of student wellness in all areas of school programming.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provides individual counseling to students

• Consults and collaborates with colleagues about student care and broader mental health issues

• Provides parent support and consultation regarding student mental health

• Develops and delivers SEL and mental health programming to students, parents, and colleagues

• Provides crisis counseling and intervention on urgent mental health issues

• Collaborates with external mental health providers in the support of Forest Ridge students

• Participates in professional consultation about student wellbeing through weekly Student Support Team Meetings

• Provides school-wide leadership of suicide prevention efforts and mental health risks

• Collaborates with external colleagues and constituents on mental health best practices

• Performs other duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in counseling, school counseling, psychology, clinical psychology or a similar field required
• Professional license required:

• WA Dept of Health: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Certified Counselors, or

• Certification issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction: School Counselors (aka Educational Staff Associates)

• 3+ years of experience counseling students and working with their families strongly preferred

• 3+ years of experience working in an educational setting preferred

• Experience working in an independent school preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and training on mental health theory, application, and technique are used in performing the duties of this role

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Knowledge of best practices for the professional and legal responsibilities of a counselor in a school setting

• Ability to regard challenging situations and behavior with patience and positive regard

• Ability to provide effective counseling and developmental support to students in grades 5-12

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency at program development and delivery

• Ability to collaborate with a broad and diverse school community

• Ability to provide professional, supportive, and attentive communication and relationship development with parents

• Maintenance of a professional relationship with all community members

• Knowledge of adolescent development

• General digital literacy and the ability to master common automated systems, and confidently learn new technology

• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner

• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor

SALARY/BENEFITS: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience: $299.52 - $559.76 per day.

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.

TO APPLY: Please email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org:

• Cover letter

• Updated CV/Resume

• List of three professional references