About Job

Salary: $34.98 Hourly
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Temporary - Full Time
Job Number: 0804455
Department: Schools
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Nature of Work
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Coconino County Education Service Agency (CCESA) is seeking a LCSW or Certified School Counselor to be a full-time employee with the CCESA to provide county schools with mental health services. The counselor will evaluate students' and educators' problems and provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment to support school success.
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in the administration and psycho-educational services provided to all students; performs related work as assigned.
Note: this is a temporary position, ending June 30, 2026. Funding for this position is contingent on Fee for Service requests from schools for psychological services.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)

Functioning as a school counselor to counsel with students in individual or group settings in assigned schools based on treatment plan goals
Implementing related service counseling per eligible special education students' Individualized Education Plans
Contributing expertise in emotional and behavior change to the special education team, identifying and evaluating students with disabilities and special needs
Evaluating students to determine need for counseling services through the use of case history, interview, and observation
Developing treatment plans for targeted behavior change
Participates in conferences with school staff members and parents relative to findings and their interpretation.
Attendance at MET/I.E.P. conferences and make appropriate recommendations
Complies with all IDEA regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 15-765-767
Responsible for project management and grant reporting
Assists team leaders to conduct research and oversee evaluation activities.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving, sitting, working with and around others, working with interruptions, repetitive motion (hand/wrist, elbow/shoulder), vision acuity (near/far) for computer work, hearing and speech for ordinary conversation, touch/finger dexterity for typing and data entry.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in social work or counseling from an accredited program; appropriate licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to perform required duties.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must obtain an Arizona's Driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final Job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona motor-vehicle report. Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:LMSW;five years of experience counseling children or adults; experience and skill in coaching; successful experience as a school counselor.
The Ideal Candidate will be detail oriented, have strong communication skills; is a team player; has IEP experience; and school experience.
This position is exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:

Principles and practices and techniques involved in providing professional counseling Psychotherapy, group, and individual casework
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances
Current Evidence Based Best Practices and concepts of Substance Abuse Treatment
Community service organizations and agencies

Skill in:

Interviewing techniques, intervention strategies, and after care services
Working with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
Computers and software to prepare reports

Ability to:

Evaluate and document inmate progress toward treatment goals
Work well with a team, as well as independently
Provide group treatment and individual counseling using Matrix Model
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)