About this opportunity
Dunlap School District #323 lists this DHS Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor (3272) opportunity in dunlap, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DHS Guidance/Student Wellness Counselor (3272) JobID: 4707
Position Details
Position Type: Student Support Services / Counselor
Date Posted: 7/7/2025
Location: Dunlap High School
Date Available: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Student Services / Principal
Position Start: school year
Position Objective
The Guidance/Student Wellness Counseling position is responsible for providing guidance support as directed by the building principal and coordinating clinical counseling support services to students impacted by various mental health needs such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, grief and loss, trauma/crisis, suicidality and/or self-harm, self-injury, which impacts their ability to succeed in their respective academic environment and pursuits. Additionally, they effectively manage a student caseload, demonstrating the knowledge and skill necessary to provide age-appropriate and supportive clinical counseling tailored to the unique needs of the students served.
Essential Functions
Maintains a regular caseload of students with mental health/wellbeing challenges that may impede academic success and/or the school environment
Assists students in coping utilizing individualized, brief solution focused therapy treatment methods
Conducts formal intake interview to determine individualized counseling needs
Applies dynamic, cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve psychological adjustment in the school environment
Collaborates with and provides consultation to other relevant interdisciplinary professionals in planning effective strategies to support student wellbeing
Additional Functions
Provides consultation as needed with school staff and parents/legal guardians regarding impact of mental health and psychosocial factors on student wellbeing
Assists in developing resources to resolve problems and interface these with school and community needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Counseling or closely related field.
Professional Educator License - School Support Personnel - School Counselor
Competencies
Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
Adaptable to different work scenarios and schedules. Able to prioritize efforts in order to achieve a student-focused solution
Able to work in various team-oriented work groups to come to a student-focused solution
Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics
Working Conditions
Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language. Must be able to lift an individual student
Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings is a requirement
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Worksite address
dunlap, IL, 61525, US
Who can apply
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