The primary responsibility of the School Counselor is to monitor and support the health and wellbeing of Kirby’s student population. They work closely with the Dean of Students to address student conduct, behavioral concerns, and discipline. As School Counselor, they create a safe space for students, providing therapy sessions and respond to students in crisis. The School Counselor follows guidelines to ensure student confidentiality and maintains clinical records in accordance with the law. Reports to the Academic Dean.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy sessions for students in crisis, as referred by teachers, students, parents, administrators, or self-referred
• Provide short-term ongoing therapy when needed (less than twelve weeks)
• Provide referrals to parents when external therapy is recommended
• Periodically check in with outside therapists that are seeing Kirby students to monitor wellbeing
• Meet with parents and teachers to provide support around student and school issues
• Meet occasionally with outside licensed supervisors for consultation and continuing education
• Follow standard practices of confidentiality guidelines for Licensed Clinical Social Workers working with minors
• Maintain confidential student files and records for seven years