Career Center

School Counselor

Gould Academy is seeking a qualified School Counselor to join our caring community in Bethel, Maine !  The School Counselor plays an essential role as a member of the Health Services team. They offer crucial supportive counseling, referrals, and education regarding mental health to the school community. This individual is a passionate advocate for the emotional and behavioral well-being of both students and the community. 

Relationships 

All Gould employees and affiliates.

Essential Qualities of Employment

• Team Building and Culture Shaping Mindset
• Ethical and Responsible Decision Making
• Effective and Culturally Responsive Communication
• Collaborative Framework for Innovation and Results

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling and Direct Student Support

• Provide culturally appropriate consultative, clinical and evidence based services for student crisis intervention
• Provide direct clinical work, including crisis, short term, and case management
• Maintain up-to-date clinical communication and documentation ensuring student privacy and confidentiality
• Provide acute crisis management as part of on-call rotations
• Provide individual and small group support for students as needed, and maintains appropriate communication and support for families, and relevant staff
• Refer students to outside providers  for appropriate care

Programmatic Support

• Assist in the development and implementation of  programs, preventative activities, and  group counseling that include a variety of approaches from therapeutic to holistic wellness techniques
• Conduct faculty, staff, and student leader in-service training and educational opportunities on mental health and wellness related topics

• Support the Admission Office by reviewing student files and conducting conversations with outside mental health professionals as needed during the admission process

Management

• Assist student support teams in creating and implementing student support plans
• Maintain excellent communication between students and their families, their Gould support team, and outside providers and agencies related to student care
• Maintain documentation as required by State Law and Health Services policies and procedures

Community Life and Professionalism

• Participate with student intake days
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Participate in Community Life duties, as assigned by manager
• Adhere to policies in the Employee Handbook and Community Guide
• Meet daily professional expectations regarding attendance, timeliness, deadlines, communication, and professional development

Qualification Requirements

• MA in School Counseling, MSW, or related field; relevant licensure and experience working as a school counselor
• Active license in the state of Maine to provide mental health counseling (provisional license will be considered, supervision is available)
• Understand legal standards regarding compliance with state and federal laws, and the ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Current NAMI gatekeeper, or similar suicide prevention training program 
• Basic software literacy in Google Suite
• Valid passport and US driver’s license 
• Pass a criminal and sexual offender background check
• Obtain CHRC clear status from the Maine Department of Education

Other Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  They will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager and/or the Head of School.

Physical Work Environment

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individuals on an as-needed basis.  Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

• It is essential to be able to meet the physical demands of sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk or computer workstation, using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements  
• Continuous use of fine motor skills such as push/pull and to grasp objects/paper
• Must be able to occasionally lift 10 lbs
• Ability to frequently bend, stand, stoop, walk,  and sit
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work in a semi-open office setting with frequent in-person interaction and numerous interruptions  
• Ability to visit and move around on and off-campus must be able to travel to all campus locations and to appropriate training and/or meetings as required

About Gould Academy

Gould Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding school located at the eastern edge of the White Mountains in Bethel, Maine. With 220 students and an average class size of ten, the Academy prepares academically motivated students for college and helps them to become independent-minded, ethical citizens who will lead lives of purpose, action, excellence, and compassion in a dynamic world. Excellent snow programs: alpine skiing, freeski, nordic, ski patrol, and more.At Gould Academy we make a commitment to each individual student. We’re dedicated to helping each discover who they are so they can decide on their own destination and chart their own journey. The 90 adults who connect with our students every day follow through on that commitment in the classroom, in labs, on the playing fields and ski trails, in the dining hall, on trips abroad, on treks in the mountains, and during service in our local community.We not only prepare students for college, but also help them develop the academic and social confidence to take on challenges and tackle the unknown. Our curriculum, our faculty, our sports and activities, and our residential program all focus on recognizing each student as ...a unique human being at an important developmental time in their life. We meet students where they are and help them become the best version of themselves.Gould students examine global issues in the classroom, travel abroad, and live in a diverse school community. It’s solid preparation for the lifelong journey.

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