Adolescent Mental Health Clinician – High School (Temp)

The Dalton School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dalton School in New York, NY seeks a High School Psychologist on a leave replacement from November 2026 through June 2027. This in-person position reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and provides clinical counseling and consultation to support student well-being.

Must have a doctoral degree and current licensure, with experience serving high school students and collaborating with families, teachers, and outside providers. Confidentiality and safety planning are essential duties.

Qualifications

• Must have a doctoral degree in a mental health field and current clinical licensure.
• Demonstrated clinical experience providing counseling or psychotherapy to adolescents; experience with high school-aged students required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual counseling to high school students presenting with a range of social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Conduct clinical and risk assessments; respond to mental health crises and develop safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement appropriate short-term interventions and coping strategies.
• Support students navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, identity development, family concerns, substance use, grief and loss, and other adolescent mental health concerns.
• Determine when additional evaluation, outside treatment, or higher levels of care are warranted and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries, confidentiality, and documentation in accordance with professional standards and school policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adolescent mental health expertise

Education

Doctoral degree in a mental health field

Current clinical licensure

Job description

The Dalton School in New York, NY seeks a High School Psychologist on a leave replacement from November 2026 through June 2027. This in-person position reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and provides clinical counseling and consultation to support student well-being.

Must have a doctoral degree and current licensure, with experience serving high school students and collaborating with families, teachers, and outside providers. Confidentiality and safety planning are essential duties.