Part- or Full-Time School Counselor Position

(Part-time, up to 20 hours per week; Full-time, up to 40 hours per week)

Tilton School seeks an experienced and energetic part-time or full-time  School Counselor to perform professional therapeutic work in assessment, behavior management, and counseling students.  This second School Counselor will also assess the therapeutic needs of students in crisis and make appropriate recommendations for outside treatment.  The successful candidate will work in conjunction with the School Counselor/Clinician.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Team-oriented with a spirit of service;
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• The ability to comply with policies established by federal and state laws;
• The ability to work with outside sources to meet the intellectual, emotional and behavioral functions of students as needed;
• The ability to develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents;
• Assistance with the appropriate placement of students according to needs;
• The ability to successfully run a group/peer counseling program

The School Counselor will: 

• see students on an appointment and “drop in” basis; make any necessary referrals
• conduct and coordinate mental health assessments of students
• maintain appropriate communication and follow up with other members of the Health Center staff, the Community Life Office, the Academic Office, and the Assistant Head of School
• serve as a resource for faculty and staff in an effort to support their students as advisors, dorm parents, teachers, and coaches
• help to coordinate leaves
• contribute to further evolution of the Health and Wellness education program at Tilton
• be a presence in the life of the school

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of mental health counseling experience
• Minimum of a Masters Degree
• Experience with adolescents, residential communities preferred

Mandatory Requirements:

• Criminal background and driver’s license record check required
• NH License or License Eligible in the counseling fields such as LCMHC, LICSW, School Counseling, or similar

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to employment@tiltonschool.org          

For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.

About Tilton School

About Tilton School Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 20 states and 15 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south. Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 175 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows: Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School’s community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passiona...te pursuit of lifelong success and service. At Tilton School, we believe that education is not just about collecting information — it is about knowing, supporting, and challenging one another in pursuit of meaningful growth. We are committed to developing the necessary skills and sensibilities to do hard things well, which entails fostering resilience, adaptability, and curiosity in every student. Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of Charles E. Tilton, a 19th century pioneer for whom the town of Tilton is named, Tilton School aims to equip the next generation of trailblazers with the skills and tools they need to thrive on the Hill and beyond. Our graduates are life-ready and shaped by their experience — one they are able to curate through Tilton’s innovative and holistic approach to education in a 24/7 learning environment.

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