Posted:
1/25/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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We are seeking a passionate School Based Counselor to join our growing team!
As a School Based Counselor, you will provide in-person and virtual therapy services directly in the schools, supporting students in grades K-12. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and their families.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual and family therapy sessions within the school setting
Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning
Collaborate closely with school staff, administrators, and community partners to ensure quality care, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Schedule and Benefits:
Monday-Friday: We work the school schedule
Hybrid: 2-3 days in-person, other days virtual
No weekends, holidays, or on call schedules
Enjoy time off during the school breaks and summers
Supportive, team-oriented environment and growth opportunities.
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85Job Note: This is a hybrid position 3 days in the school and 2 days in person. Bilingual applicants highly encouraged
Job Summary
Provides behavioral health services to emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Assesses, treats, plans, and provides psycho-education, and individual, family, and group therapy.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements
Requires extensive walking throughout the facility. Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records and completing documentation. Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds. Requires verbal and written communication in English. Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's Degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Must be issued an associate licensure and/or certification from the appropriate governing board in the state in which one works within 6 months of employment. Successful completion of CPI and CPR training required within 90 days of hire. Clinical experience preferred. Case management experience with the Serious and Persistent Mental Illness population and/or experience working with substance abuse preferred. Must have good therapeutic communication skills.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Website: https://atriumhealth.org/
Headquarter Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1940
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit