School Adjustment Counselor-High School

Amherst Pelham Regional School District•Amherst, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is seeking a highly skilled counselor for the high school to provide in-school counseling services for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The School Adjustment Counselor will work with the students with social/emotional issues. The caseload will be focused on providing counseling services for students with IEPs who receive counseling services. The Counselor will partner with other school personnel to meet the needs of the students in the school. This is a full term, interim position.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or above in Social Work, Psychology, or other mental health provider field
Background working with children and adolescents with mental health needs
MA ESE School Adjustment Counselor certification or eligibility for certification required
Experience working with Culturally Diverse Populations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling services
Case management services for assigned caseload
Participate in IEP meetings; develop and progress monitor IEP goals
Collaborate and consult with school personnel on topics related to social/emotional learning and mental health issues
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Conduct self harm and threat assessments as needed
Do behavioral assessments and develop behavior support plans
Family communication and collaboration as part of service delivery planning and services
Collaborate and consult with teachers and related service personnel regarding strategies and interventions appropriate for students and communication regarding progress monitoring
Maintain contact with outside providers and agencies to facilitate a comprehensive approach to the student’s service delivery
Attend districtwide mental health team meetings and trainings
Perform other related duties as required
Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the Principal