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Rivermont Schools
United States · Remote OK

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

LPC / LMHC 8.5 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.

As a School Counselor at Rivermont School, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ emotional wellness, behavioral growth, and academic success. In this role, you will partner with educators, families, and clinical teams to create a safe, supportive environment where students can thrive. Your work will directly impact students with diverse learning, emotional, and behavioral needs through compassionate care, collaboration, and evidence-based therapeutic support.

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or family development
  • Active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license or eligibility for licensure

Active Mandt Certification

  • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, behavioral health, and therapeutic interventions
  • Clinical experience supporting children and adolescents in educational or behavioral health settings

What You'll Do

  • Organize caregiver and family participation activities to strengthen student support and engagement
  • Provide individual and group therapy services based on student needs and treatment goals
  • Oversee PBIS planning, facilitate meetings, and provide guidance to classroom staff on behavior support strategies
  • Collaborate with families, schools, and outside agencies to improve the quality of care and student outcomes
  • Complete student assessments within thirty days of enrollment and coordinate tele-psychiatry service as needed
  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rivermont Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy services to students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Collaborate with families, educators, and clinical teams to implement PBIS strategies and improve student outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license. Candidates must have Mandt certification and clinical experience supporting children and adolescents in educational settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyStudent AssessmentBehavioral Health SupportClinical CounselingCrisis InterventionCaregiver EngagementCase Coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Where are Counseling jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.5 / 10 · top 25% in licensed professional counselor (lpc)ranked against 503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounseling median $83k (middle half $75k–$94k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 76% remote · 22% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−8.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Rivermont Schools a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 31 employers
10
<$80k
10
$80k-105k
5
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 8.5
Better work-life than 80% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rivermont Schools

Education
Alexandria, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid school breaks
Paid holidays
Gym discounts
Mindfulness apps
Prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs