Boarding School Counselor: Student Wellness & College Guidance

Headsnetwork; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Tuition remission

Job summary

Chatham Hall seeks a School Counselor to provide academic, social and emotional support for students in grades 9-12, collaborating with the Student Life Office to offer wellness programming. The counselor will facilitate referrals to local clinicians and support a holistic health approach on campus.

This is a 10-month, full-time position (August-May). Outstanding candidates enjoy working with teenagers and adults to foster wellness across all dimensions of life.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field.
• Appropriate licensure/certification as a counselor or school counselor.
• Experience with adolescents in a school setting.
• Experience with diverse families and communities.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Residential or independent school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support mental health and wellness programs.
• Provide direct counseling services including individual and group sessions.
• Offer emergency counseling support and address behavior concerns.
• Coordinate training on mental health and abuse prevention.
• Maintain confidential student records and reports.
• Coordinate testing and college application processes as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Communication skills

Written communication

Adolescent care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

SCOIR

Job description

Chatham Hall seeks a School Counselor to provide academic, social and emotional support for students in grades 9-12, collaborating with the Student Life Office to offer wellness programming. The counselor will facilitate referrals to local clinicians and support a holistic health approach on campus.

This is a 10-month, full-time position (August-May). Outstanding candidates enjoy working with teenagers and adults to foster wellness across all dimensions of life.