Post Secondary Transition Counselor

The Pinnacle School•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Postsecondary Transition Counselor at The Pinnacle School, you will prepare students for successful transitions into adulthood by combining counseling, program development, and family collaboration. You’ll empower students to build independence, life skills, and confidence while guiding staff and families through each phase of transition planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field
Valid Connecticut endorsement: 068 (School Counselor), 070 (School Psychologist), or 071 (School Social Worker)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Experience supporting students with learning or emotional challenges
Ability to collaborate effectively with families, districts, and multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

Apply therapeutic frameworks (CPS, CBT, DBT, and family systems) to support emotional regulation and intervention planning
Develop individualized transition plans, life skills programs, and community-based internship partnerships
Collaborate with educators, clinical teams, and families to ensure continuity between school and postsecondary goals
Lead multidisciplinary meetings to align academic, behavioral, and transition objectives
Use data and professional feedback to evaluate student progress and improve program outcomes

Benefits

Paid time off
Extra paid school breaks (for select roles)
Paid holidays
Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs
Leadership training
401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you