PHILLIPS PROGRAMS·Annandale, Virginia
The School Counselor provides individual and group counseling to students and implements individualized therapeutic programs as part of their IEP. They coordinate services with instructional staff and outside agencies while maintaining detailed documentation and progress reports.
Candidates must hold a Clinical Master's degree or a state license as a Psychologist, LCSW, LMSW, LGPC, or LPC. The role requires the ability to conduct mental health crisis assessments and collaborate with educational treatment teams.
Market context
In Virginia, licensed social worker roles are often in demand in schools, behavioral health, and crisis-response settings, especially when teams need staff who can complete mental health crisis assessments and coordinate with educational treatment teams. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a clinical master’s degree or an active license such as LCSW, LMSW, LGPC, or LPC, along with benefits like growth opportunities and student loan forgiveness support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and crisis-assessment experience before applying.