HMS is searching for an individual to join our experienced and collaborative faculty as a part-time school counselor. 

About the Position

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated mental health provider to join our school community to assist in addressing the social and emotional well-being of our students through direct and indirect services.  This position will counsel, collaborate and advocate to protect and promote student health, encourage optimal development, and advance academic success. Grounded in ethical and evidence-based practice, they will bridge healthcare and education and build a program based upon quality student-centered care. The position is 15-20 hours per week supporting the emotional needs of both our middle and high school students for 10 months, September-June, with vacations following the school calendar. There is flexibility to design your own schedule with a combination of both day and evening hours. Candidates should have comfort and experience with a variety of mental health concerns and an openness to supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Essential Duties

• Design and implement supportive and responsive services with a focus on group work and skill building
• Brief, solution-focused individual counseling
• Consulting and collaborating with administration and faculty to develop and facilitate programming that will support students’ healthy emotional development

About HMS 

High Mowing School is home to over 330 preschool–grade 12 day and boarding students. We are committed to fostering a caring, respectful, and diverse community where academic success, personal growth, and social responsibility are highly valued and fostered.  

In 2017, Pine Hill Waldorf School merged with High Mowing School, creating a thriving, integrated preschool–12 school that offers students, families, and teachers more opportunities. This year, HMS has returned to its full pre-pandemic festivals and events, supporting a strong community life. The renewed Parent Association is actively leading an engaged parent body interested in supporting teachers and families.

HMS is centrally set on a hilltop among rolling farmland in scenic southern New Hampshire on 300+ acres. The Town of Wilton is only 1-3 hours away from a variety of experiences in any direction — the big city in Boston, MA; camping and incredible foliage in central NH; the charming New England seacoast in Portland, ME, or Cape Cod, MA; or great skiing and shopping in Burlington, VT. Travel a bit further to Montreal in Quebec, Canada, for a weekend with an international feel.

Southern NH is home to many anthroposophical pursuits: our next door neighbor is the Temple-Wilton Community Farm, a long-established biodynamic CSA; the Center for Anthroposophy and NH Anthroposophical Society hold many educational and community opportunities; there are two local lifesharing communities and a variety of alternative health providers. 

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HMS is accredited by AWSNA, WECAN, and NEASC.

To Apply 

Interested candidates should email Allison Pelletier, Dean of Students  at apelletier@highmowing.org with a resume, letter of interest, and an HMS Employment Application. More Information on HMS website. HMS will respond to qualified candidates only. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related mental health field
• Hold licensure as a LICSW, LCMHC or School Counselor from the appropriate state licensing agency
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with school faculty and staff

• Familiarity with Waldorf education desired

About High Mowing School

*About High Mowing School* High Mowing School is home to over 300 Kindergarten-Grade 12 day and boarding students. HMS is committed to a caring, respectful, and diverse community where academic success, personal growth, and social responsibility are highly valued and fostered. HMS is set on a hilltop among rolling farmland in scenic southern New Hampshire on 300+ acres and close to Boston, the seacoast, and mountainous recreational areas.  

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