Upper School Counselor

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) is seeking an Upper School Counselor.

Typical Duties

• Provide individual social/emotional support to students as needed throughout the school day (students may be self-referred or referred by teacher, dean, or parent)
• Provide therapeutic referrals to families for students who require or request additional counseling/therapy outside of school
• Create, and oversee the implementation of, Social-Emotional Learning curriculum as administered in Advisory.
• Consult with and maintain communication with parents/caregivers as needed
• Consult with and maintain communication with outside therapists and treatment programs/facilities to support student needs
• Create and foster relationships with mental health providers in the community, as well as, stay informed of community mental health resources and events to share with students and families as needed.
• Identify crisis situations and create appropriate plans and referrals to school and families
• Meet bi-weekly with grade level deans, Director of Learning Resources, and Assistant Principal for Students to identify students of concern
• Create and implement academic support plans for students of concern
• Consult with teachers as needed to identify best practices for supporting students in the classroom
• Attend weekly Administrative Team meetings
• Meet monthly with counselors of other divisions
• Provide referrals to families to seek evaluation after positive drug screen conducted at school
• Organize and implement campus mental health events such as Parent Education workshops, student mental health trainings, division-specific events, and campus-wide initiatives.

Educational and Other Requirements

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, MFT, MSW or related degree
• Successful completion of pre-employment background screening, drug testing and safety training required.