School Counselor Job at Archdiocese of St. Louis, Chesterfield, MO

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  • Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Chesterfield, MO

Job Description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Incarnate Word, a Catholic school dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth, is seeking a compassionate and skilled School Counselor . The counselor provides social-emotional support, guidance, and counseling services to students, while promoting their overall well-being in a faith-centered environment. The role supports the school’s mission by nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—and collaborating with families, faculty, and administration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual concerns.

  • Support students in developing self-awareness, coping skills, and positive decision-making aligned with Catholic values.

  • Assist in crisis intervention and conflict resolution when needed.

  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to identify and address student needs.

  • Coordinate and implement programs that promote social skills, character development, bullying prevention, and mental health awareness.

  • Facilitate referrals to outside professionals or community resources when necessary.

  • Maintain confidential records of counseling sessions and communications, adhering to ethical standards.

  • Participate in school liturgies, retreats, and faith formation activities, integrating Catholic teachings into counseling practices.

  • Contribute to the development of a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

  • Stay current with counseling best practices, attending professional development opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (required).

  • Valid state counseling certification or licensure.

  • Experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings preferred.

  • Strong understanding of child development, mental health issues, and counseling techniques.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

  • Practicing Catholic preferred, or willing to support the Catholic mission and values of the school.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

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