School Adjustment Counselor Cambridge

School Adjustment Counselor (2026/27 School Year) - Cambridge

Shore Educational Collaborative Chelsea
- Student Services
- Chelsea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Shore Educational Collaborative is a multi-service agency providing services for people with disabilities. We are hiring a School Adjustment Counselor to work with students at a new program in Cambridge. This program will serve students in a range of grades. Only licensed mental health professionals will be considered (LICSW, Lic. Mental Health Counselors).

This position is for the 2026/27 School Year, however, there is an opportunity to work during the 2026 Summer Enrichment Program from July 6 to July 31.

• Provide direct services to students who require counseling to access curriculum and instruction.
• Develop and implement measurable goals and objectives addressing students' emotional needs.
• Provide interventions for students in crisis.
• Provide strategies, support, and resources to help teachers manage social/emotional issues in the classroom.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with families and various social agencies, making referrals as needed.
• Assess students in short-term evaluation programs and develop written reports for the student's team.
• Attend IEP meetings and provide evidence of student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive records of student progress (clinical notes).
• Facilitate social skills groups.

• Experience with students with emotional disabilities.
• DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor License.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

A writing sample (clinical assessment) will be requested at the time of the interview.

Collaborative Professionals participate in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.

All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent).

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $63,696.50 to $123,531 Per Year

Job Categories: Student Services >
School/Guidance Counselor, Student Services >
Social Worker

• Joanne Semenza
• 201 Crescent Avenue
• Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
• Phone: 857‑776‑6836
• Fax: 617‑887‑2960
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).