Student Assistance Program Counselor

Student Assistance Program Counselor JobID: 2692

Position Type:

District Positions

Date Posted:

6/2/2026

Location:

Raymond High School

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Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor

Job Overview

This grant funded position represents a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to prevent and address risk factors that relate to substance use and mental health needs in the community of Raymond. In collaboration with school and district level administrators the SAP counselor will provide school wide substance use and mental health prevention activities, individual and group support to students, consultation with school staff and caregivers and be involved in community prevention efforts. The district seeks to fill a full time position at the High School.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will work a minimum of 40 hours per week throughout the school year on student days with an additional fifteen days to cover summer and/or vacations and evening programming.

The scope of services include:

• Coordination of school wide and community based prevention activities
• Identify at risk students through a systematic approach, complete appropriate assessments, and triage to the appropriate level of support
• Provide 1:1 short term counseling and targeted group support to identified at risk youth
• Contribute to the building of the Multi Tiered System of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B) with specific responsibility to coordinate the Tier I prevention efforts.
• Educate students on prevention topics through whole class lessons as a Tier 1 prevention effort, including collaboration with the Health and/or Physical Education Teacher.
• Participate in school and district level meetings as indicated, using feedback from students, caregivers and communities to inform decision making
• Represent the school at community based meetings and events related to prevention
• Collect and analyze data to identify impact, inform planning and grant reporting

Requirements

The selected candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in a mental health field. License Preferred. Experience working in a school setting and with at risk youth required. Promising candidates will be allowed twelve months from the contract effective date to become a Certified Prevention Specialist.

Additional Information

This is a salaried position with full benefits and a grant funded operating budget. 200 days per year.

Interested applicants must submit an electronic application for employment along with a current resume, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges or universities attended and copies of any current certifications or licenses.