School Counselor - St. Anthony Catholic School - Washington DC

St. Anthony Catholic School in Washington DC is hiring a full time licensed School Counselor for the 2024-25 school year.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the Archdiocese of Washington

• Participates in activities that develop/strengthen the understanding of the Catholic faith.

• Adheres to all Federal and State laws for reporting child abuse, neglect and/or endangerment.

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

• Supports and adheres to the Code of conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese.

• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Employee Handbook

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.

• Assists in development of student support plans.

• Prepares and implements counseling program for students.

• Assists students with social/emotional issues and offers referral options for outside counseling.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Practicing Catholic in good standing.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

• Able to maintain a positive attitude while providing exemplary customer service.

• Excellent listener.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, school-based mental healthcare, or a related field.

• Must have a valid state-issued certificate or license.

• Must have 2-3 years of counseling experience.

• Experience with administrative functions (budgeting, scheduling, institutional relationships)

• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: michael.thomasian@catholicacademies.org