Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor

Location: Fortune School of Education, Sacramento, CA

Assignment Length: 2024-2025 School Year (ASAP Start)

Shift/Hours: 37.5 hours per week, aligned with school bell schedule

Department: General Education & Special Education Support

Job Summary:

Fortune School of Education is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to provide comprehensive mental health services to students across both General Education and Special Education departments. The counselor will play a critical role in fostering students’ social-emotional development, addressing behavioral challenges, and supporting overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students, addressing emotional, behavioral, and social concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to develop intervention strategies that support student success.
• Conduct assessments to determine students' mental health and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans in collaboration with the SPED team.
• Support crisis intervention efforts, including risk assessments and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Assist in the development of 504 Plans and IEPs by providing mental health recommendations.
• Lead social-emotional learning initiatives and school-wide mental health programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and interventions.
• Conduct staff training on mental health topics, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral strategies.
• Adhere to all district, state, and federal regulations regarding student privacy and ethical counseling practices.

Qualifications:

• Required License: Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential
• Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Experience providing school-based counseling services to diverse student populations
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, behavioral interventions, and crisis response
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with both General Education and Special Education students
• Knowledge of special education laws, including IDEA and Section 504
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus