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Posted: 05-Mar-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $105,000
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Additional Information:
The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks a full-time (? days or .75 FTE would be considered) psychologist or social worker with responsibilities primarily in the upper school. The upper school counselor will manage support in the upper school, but assist and collaborate in the lower and middle schools as needed, reporting to the director of counseling. This is an opportunity to work on a vibrant and holistic wellness team in a school community that promotes well being and belonging as core to education and growth.
The primary responsibility for this position is for individual counseling and referral for students as appropriate and coordination for support with teachers, advisors, administrators, parents and outside clinicians. The upper school counselor will also participate in curriculum development for social emotional learning in the division and plan and produce parent and professional community education opportunities. The ideal candidate will be experienced and expert at providing psychological support in a diverse and inclusive community.
A Masters or doctoral degree required as well as three years post-graduate school counselor or other clinical experience. Candidates must be New York State licensed or license-eligible.
This is an exempt, full time, 10 month position starting August 24, 2023. This position reports to the director of counseling.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Individual counseling supported by outreach to families where indicated, and coordination with outside clinicians to support school functioning
- Crisis management
- Coordinating with student support team to develop plans of support for students in need
- Collaborating with advisors, teachers, deans and other administrators
- Collaborating in design and delivery of SEL education and prevention programs around mental health concerns
- Partner with the assistant head of school for diversity and equity to support wellness through belonging and equity
- Developing parent programming on mental health topics
- Providing support and education for faculty on social emotional learning and student psychological concerns
- Leading peer leadership/peer group program
- Participating in community activities
- Educating faculty and providing support on student psychological concerns
- Participating in school community activities and events such as curriculum night and admissions events, as needed
- Attending weekly meetings as a member of the professional community.
- Performing other responsibilities as required or assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s or doctoral degree required
- A minimum of three to five years postgraduate school counselor or other clinical and diagnostic experience
- Must be New York State licensed or license-eligible school counselor
- Maintain a good rapport with all constituencies; students, parents and colleagues
- Strong communication (verbal, written, interpersonal) skills and leadership qualities
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills; strong attention to detail, as well as follow-through skills to ensure completion of goals and objectives
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Must demonstrate cultural competence and be able to understand, appreciate, and work with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures
- Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ease in effectively prioritizing multiple competing tasks and demands
