Bellevue, Washington
Petaluma, California
PORTLAND, OR
Posted: 14-May-25
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Type: Part Time
Salary: Daily Rate: $299.52 - $559.76
Preferred Education:
WHO WE ARE:
At Forest Ridge, our intentional approach to excellence in education inspires students to explore intellectually, spiritually and personally as they embrace challenge, feed their curiosity, build their confidence and prepare for a lifelong pursuit of much more than just success, but success with true meaning – throughout their education, career and lifetime.
Our dynamic and challenging academic environment is filled with immersive, experiential learning opportunities, designed to help students discover their own sense of purpose. Our students learn to regard the world both intellectually and spiritually, blending faith with logic, combining thoughtful reflection with energetic debate, and focusing on both individual wellbeing and the good of the global community.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an independent school for girls in grades 5-12, welcomes students, adults and families into an inclusive global learning environment which respects and strives for diversity, openness, understanding and acceptance of all human beings.
THE ROLE:
Forest Ridge school counselors provide counseling services to students in grades 5 through 12 in addition to consultation and education to both parents and Forest Ridge colleagues on matters of mental health, student support, and crisis response. Additionally, this role supports and participates in the promotion of student wellness in all areas of school programming. Please note: This is a part-time (2 or 3 days per week), long-term sub counselor position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provides individual counseling to students
- Consults and collaborates with colleagues about student care and broader mental health issues
- Provides parent support and consultation regarding student mental health
- Develops and delivers SEL and mental health programming to students, parents, and colleagues
- Provides crisis counseling and intervention on urgent mental health issues
- Collaborates with external mental health providers in the support of Forest Ridge students
- Participates in professional consultation about student wellbeing through weekly Student Support Team Meetings
- Provides school-wide leadership of suicide prevention efforts and mental health risks
- Collaborates with external colleagues and constituents on mental health best practices
- Performs other duties as assigned
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, school counseling, psychology, clinical psychology or a similar field required
- Professional license required:
- WA Dept of Health: Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Certified Counselors, or
- Certification issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction: School Counselors (aka Educational Staff Associates)
- 3+ years of experience counseling students and working with their families strongly preferred
- 3+ years of experience working in an educational setting preferred
- Experience working in an independent school preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge and training on mental health theory, application, and technique are used in performing the duties of this role
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Knowledge of best practices for the professional and legal responsibilities of a counselor in a school setting
- Ability to regard challenging situations and behavior with patience and positive regard
- Ability to provide effective counseling and developmental support to students in grades 5-12
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency at program development and delivery
- Ability to collaborate with a broad and diverse school community
- Ability to provide professional, supportive, and attentive communication and relationship development with parents
- Maintenance of a professional relationship with all community members
- Knowledge of adolescent development
- General digital literacy and the ability to master common automated systems, and confidently learn new technology
- Ability to work independently and in an organized manner
- Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor
SALARY/BENEFITS: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Daily Rate: $299.52 - $559.76
Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.
TO APPLY: Please email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org:
- Cover letter
- Updated CV/Resume
- List of three professional references
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.