Henrico

• Collaborates with the School Mental Health Clinical Supervisor and/or Student Support and Wellness Department to determine appropriate interventions, support, and curriculum that supports the present mental health needs of students;
• Provides training to teachers, staff, parents, and other relevant community partners related to substance use prevention, mental health literacy, and violence prevention strategies 
• Through regular participation in the schools' Intervention Team process, identify those students who may benefit from Tier II and Tier III interventions and supports in the areas of substance use, mental health, and violence prevention
• Collaborates with community agency partners; 
• Coordinates transitions and supports for students reintegrating into the learning environment from hospitalizations and/or alternative settings;
• Facilitates Tier 2 evidence-based student small group interventions as needed; 
• Facilitates Tier 3 individual evidence-based student interventions, as needed;
• Collects and analyzes data on evidence-based interventions to evaluate and monitor student progress;
• Helps to facilitate the evaluation of all school mental/behavioral health tiered programs and curriculum;
• Links families to additional educational resources and community resources as needed;
• Coordinates and implements tiered interventions for middle and/or high school students who have been involved in an incident of reported substance use and/or possession in violation of the HCPS Student Code of Conduct;
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

Must possess thorough knowledge of appropriate counseling interventions in a school setting, with special emphasis on the study of interpersonal relationships, facilitative skills, brief counseling, group dynamics and group learning activities, family systems, multicultural and cross-cultural helping approaches, critical incident intervention techniques, threat assessment protocol, and educational and community sources for special school populations.

Must have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum, instruction, social-emotional, counseling/guidance theory and practice. Counseling skills must include problem identification/analysis skills and basic therapy resolution. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be highly developed to meet the diverse needs of the clientele, professional staff, and other community agencies. Must be able to organize and carry out student activity programs; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• This position is for the 2026–2027 school year, with a contractual start date of July 1, 2026.
• This position works 12 months, 260 days per year.
• Annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date 

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date.

Post-graduate certification/licensure/endorsement in school counseling by the Virginia Department of Education.  Master's degree with emphasis in School Counseling guidance and counseling. Certified Trauma Practitioner preferred.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits