Counselor (C16) Closing 5/13/2026
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join GOAL ACADEMY as a Licensed School Counselor – Brighton, CO in Brighton, CO. Job DetailsJob Location: 932-Brighton- Denver - Brighton, CO 80601Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $59,000.00 - $72,500.
Key Responsibilities
- secondary Thrive Path (military, career, or college) Provides advisement on post
- humored Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado
Requirements
- Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team. Competitive
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $59K - $72.5K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with GOAL ACADEMY in Brighton, CO.
Key Skills
Position Insights
School Psychology — Physician Career Context
This School Psychology position at GOAL ACADEMY is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
GOAL ACADEMY lists compensation for this physician position at $59k to $73k annually.
This is approximately 18% below the national median for School Psychology professionals, which is around $80k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Brighton, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($59k–$73k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Academic Advising, Career Planning, Social Emotional Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Data Analysis, Student Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The school counselor implements a comprehensive program focusing on academic, career, and social-emotional needs to promote student success. Responsibilities include providing direct support to students, managing academic planning, and collaborating with staff to ensure a safe learning environment.
Benefits package: PERA retirement system, PERA 401K or Roth 401K with 5% match after one year, Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Voluntary life insurance, Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital plans, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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