School Adjustment Counselor-High School

Job Description

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly skilled counselor for the high school to provide in‑school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will work with the students with social/emotional issues. The caseload will be focused on providing counseling services for students with IEPs who receive counseling services. The Counselor will partner with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school.

This is a full term, interim position.

• Provide group and individual counseling services
• Case management services for assigned caseload
• Participate in IEP meetings; develop and progress monitor IEP goals
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
• Provide crisis intervention when needed
• Conduct self harm and threat assessments as needed
• Do behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans
• Family communication and collaboration as part of service delivery planning and services
• Collaborate and consult with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies and interventions appropriate for students and communication regarding progress monitoring
• Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the student's service delivery
• Experience working with Culturally Diverse Populations

• Attend district wide mental health team meetings and trainings
• Perform other related duties as required
• Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal

• Master's Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field
• Background working with children and adolescents with mental health needs
• MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification or eligibility for certification required
• Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged to apply