Communities In Schools of Central Texas·Austin, Texas
Provide direct mental health counseling, assessments, and crisis intervention to elementary students and their families. Coordinate community resources and collaborate with school personnel to remove barriers to academic and social success.
Student & Family Mental Health Counselor -
Elementary Schools: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Location: In-person / CIST Admin Office and Designated Campuses / Austin, Texas and surrounding suburbs
Employment Type: Full-time /week, Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Mental Health Services
This position does not supervise.
Starting Salary: $5,000 / month (contingent on experience)
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Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We are a nearly $24 million organization serving tens of thousands of students annually across Central Texas.
The Student and Family Mental Health Counselor works in partnership with the CISCT Program Manager and coordinates the provision of counseling and social services in a public school setting to elementary school-aged students and their families facing obstacles to academic and personal success. This position provides direct mental health and counseling services to students, families, and groups. This position also coordinates community resources to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining appropriate mental health services.
The Student and Family Mental Health Counselor collaborates and consults with CISCT and school personnel, parents/guardians, and community partners to create greater understanding of students’ needs and effective interventions to meet those needs, which will be a primary or secondary level focus
The Student and Family Mental Health Counselor is classified as a Critical Infrastructure Employee (CIE), necessary for the operation of CIS, and will perform their work on-site at designated campuses. Counselors will frequently travel between assigned campuses.
Due to programming requirements, this position is not eligible for the summer break.
Mission-driven work – Be part of a team that changes the trajectory of students’ lives.
Professional growth – Ongoing training, supervision, and career pathways into director-level roles.
Community impact – Build partnerships that extend beyond the classroom.
Generous paid time off: 4+ weeks of holidays, 2 weeks of vacation time, personal days and sick days
Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available, plus family subsidies, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Community-centered culture focused on impact, growth, and connection
For questions about this role, please contact Talent@ciscentraltexas.org [Talent@ciscentraltexas.org]
Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a Master's degree in a related field and a current active Texas clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist). Minimum of three years of experience in clinical assessment and treatment of children and adolescents is required.
Market context
Texas schools continue to need student and family mental health support, especially for elementary settings where early intervention matters. These roles are competitive because they typically require a master’s degree, an active Texas clinical license, and several years of child and adolescent assessment and treatment experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of school-based family collaboration before applying.