Counselor Eligibility Application 2026-2027

About the Role

$55K-$102K. School-based counseling. Help kids thrive. Full-time. Make a difference daily. Seriously.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general school counseling and guidance programs/services including individual and group counseling and guidance;
• Plans and provides classroom guidance focusing on social and emotional issues, family and/or peer relationships, and decision-making;
• Collaborates with parents, teachers, and other staff members in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive educational program for students;
• Makes referrals to outside agencies as needed and provides ongoing follow-up services to students and their families;
• Prepares and maintains student counseling records;
• Observes students who have behavioral concerns to inform behavior and safety planning and develops behavior, safety and crisis plans for students;

Requirements

• Implements broad based programs dealing with decision-making, conflict resolution, self esteem, coping strategies, and other issues;
• Serves as the school-based resource for dealing with child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention;
• Certificates/Licenses
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12) certification OR;
• Employ tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive or personal problems and hostile attitudes;

Benefits & Compensation

• For Behavioral Health Counselors (in addition to the above)
• Provides behavioral health support and fosters a safe and successful learning environment for students;
• Participates in interagency team meetings to address student’s behavioral health needs;
• Provides direct and indirect counseling services to students and their families to address social, emotional, and behavioral health needs;
• Serves as primary liaison and collaborates with school-based behavioral health providers;
• For both School Counselor and Behavioral Health Counselors