Wellness Counselor

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Lexington, MA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $68,000.00 Annually

Lexington Christian Academy is accepting applications for the position of Wellness Counselor for the  school year. The Wellness Counselor serves as a dedicated champion of students' wellness for the Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12). This role provides a proactive wellness program that prioritizes the social-emotional well‑being, mental health, and personal growth of every student. The Wellness Counselor delivers Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, offers individual and group support, and serves as a trusted advocate and resource for all students.

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a school-wide SEL program aligned with LCA’s mission and evidence-based framework (e.g., MTSS)
• Teach classroom lessons on emotional regulation, stress management, healthy relationships, identity, and resilience
• Develop and lead student wellness initiatives, awareness campaigns, and programming throughout the school year
• Integrate a Christian worldview into all SEL content, helping students connect faith and emotional health

• Provide short-term, individual, and group support to students experiencing social, emotional, or personal challenges, with a focus on check-ins and acute mental health care as needed
• Conduct regular check-ins with at‑risk students and maintain appropriate documentation of services rendered
• Establish clear boundaries of scope of practice and provide timely, warm referrals to outside mental health professionals when appropriate
• Serve as primary responder in crisis situations, coordinating with supervisor, school administration, parents, Advocates, and outside agencies as needed
• Maintain and update the school’s crisis response protocols in collaboration with the Dean of Student Success and Wellness
• Coordinate re-entry plans for students returning after an extended absence following a mental health incident or treatment
• Provide post-crisis support and follow-up for affected students and staff

• Advocate for students, maintaining a confidential and welcoming counseling environment
• Partner with families to support student well‑being, offering consultation, parent education workshops, and referral resources
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students of concern and coordinate appropriate interventions
• Attend student success team meetings and coordinate with SPED related to student IEP/504 and learning plan

• Maintain a structured calendar for student meetings and counseling appointments, shared regularly with the supervisor to support coordinated care and visibility across the student success team
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in SNAP Health, ensuring data confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and school policy
• Participate actively in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and school community events
• Coordinate and administer annual Student and Staff Support Survey, analyzing results to inform wellness programming and school leadership
• Model Christ‑like character, compassion, and integrity in all professional relationships

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• LICSW or LMHC preferred
• Demonstrated passion for LCA’s Christ‑centered mission and commitment to faith‑integrated practice
• Goal‑oriented and results‑oriented with the ability to track and communicate student wellness outcomes
• Strong leadership with the ability to take initiative and drive programming independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across faculty, administration, and families
• High integrity and serves as a positive role model

This is a full‑time position on the Academic work cycle.

Some flexibility required for occasional events outside the…