Part-Time Position of Counseling Services Intern

The Counseling Services Intern will work closely with the Personal Counselors and the Louisiana School Student Intervention and Support Team to provide counseling services and support to students.

The Counseling Services Intern will be responsible for conducting individual and group counseling sessions under the supervision of the Personal Counselors. The Intern will also learn and implement therapeutic interventions; maintain communication with faculty, staff, students, parents and guardians; address academic and social concerns; observe licensed Personal Counselors; and manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date records. 

Applicants should be dedicated to working in an environment that is highly focused on student development and support. Further, applicants should have a commitment to their own personal and professional development and have a desire to be a collaborative member of a team. 

The job description, duties, and required/preferred qualifications can be found here. This non-paid 5-month position includes a one-bedroom/one-bathroom suite for the duration of the contract, and a weekly 19-meal plan when students are on campus.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete the standard application form and attach it with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution to: employment@lsmsa.edu. Please submit your application as one PDF file that includes all the above if possible.

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-year legacy of a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according to Niche.com and was named a World’s Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023. 

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination.