High School Counselor (2026-2027

Job Description

High School Counselor )

Boston, MA (Brighton Campus)

August 2026

Match High School is accepting applications for full‑time School Counselors who can join the team starting in the 2026‑2027 school year. The School Counselor will collaborate closely with teachers, staff and school leadership to effectively meet the needs of students and provide direct counseling to a caseload. Qualified applicants must be or be eligible for LCSW/LICSW or similar licensure within one year of employment.

The position is based at Match High School located at 1001 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton.

Salary range: $67,812–$104,899, based on prior full‑time social work experience. Benefits include 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.

Applicants must have current U.S. work authorization.

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence‑based modalities.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments, referrals, and follow‑up during crises.
• Offer case management and care coordination for students and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide verbal/written progress updates.
• Develop IEP goals and benchmarks; collect and analyze data.
• Collaborate with teams to determine levels of care.
• Partner with teachers on classroom‑based mental health strategies.
• Implement preventative mental health and wellness programming.
• Maintain a trauma‑sensitive, strengths‑based, culturally responsive approach.
• Uphold high expectations and provide strong relational support.
• Engage in coaching and professional development.
• Support school programming during non‑instructional time.
• Contribute positively to the Match school community.

• Two or more years of school‑based social work experience (strongly preferred).
• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and an LCSW/LICSW or LMHC (or eligibility within one year).
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently (strongly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Extensive clinical assessment and case management experience.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Deep understanding of how race, gender, and culture shape student experiences.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, empathy, and ability to build trusting relationships with diverse students and families.
• Strong knowledge of Boston‑area mental health, social service, and community resources.
• Belief that all students can succeed.
• Commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback.

The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.