Wellness and Academic Counselor

About Salem Academy and College Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education.

Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with a focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.

Position Summary Salem Academy seeks a dedicated and student-centered Wellness & Academic Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being of Academy students.

The Wellness & Academic Counselor serves as a primary resource for students experiencing mental health, social-emotional, personal, academic, organizational, or adjustment concerns that may affect their ability to thrive at Salem Academy. The counselor serves as a key liaison between the Academy, families, campus partners and outside providers to promote continuity of care and ensure students have appropriate mental health and academic support both in and outside of  addition to its core counseling duties, the position provides individualized academic support to students who may benefit from assistance with organization, executive functioning, study strategies, time management, self-advocacy, and understanding themselves as learners.

The counselor collaborates with Academy administration, faculty and staff to identify students who may need additional academic support and to develop coordinated strategies for student success.

Salem Academy and College maintains an Institutional Director of Accessibility Services serving both Salem Academy and Salem College students. That role retains primary responsibility for creating formal accommodation plans and initial family meetings related to accommodations.

The Wellness & Academic Counselor contributes to the Academy's broader Wellness & Leadership mission through proactive wellness initiatives, student support programming, and collaboration with Academy administration, faculty & staff.

This position is designed as the Academy’s first point of contact for students experiencing mental health, social-emotional, or adjustment concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Student Mental Health & Counseling The Wellness & Academic Counselor will maintain a strong and visible counseling presence within the Academy and serve as a primary resource for student mental health and social-emotional concerns.

Identify student needs and coordinate appropriate care for students experiencing social-emotional, mental health, personal, academic, or adjustment concerns.

Provide crisis response and initial risk assessment in accordance with school protocols, professional standards, and ethical requirements.

Advocate for student well-being and help identify and reduce barriers to learning and participation.

Support students in developing coping strategies, self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and appropriate help-seeking behaviors.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and recognize when a student's needs require outside or specialized clinical care.

Maintain accurate and confidential counseling documentation in accordance with FERPA, professional standards, and school policy.

Participate in student…