Counselor - Youth Commission

Stoughton; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Stoughton seeks a part-time Counselor for the Youth Commission to deliver individual and group counseling, perform assessments, and develop treatment plans in an office setting with some fieldwork for summer programs.

Work is 28 hours weekly, with a benefitted position and union protections. The role reports to Recreation Director, with supervision by the Council on Aging Administrative Director for Clinical Support, and requires licensure and a relevant master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in counseling related field required.
• Valid LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent licensure.
• Proven experience in individual or group counseling settings.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and create a trusting therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and initial evaluations to understand client’s mental health needs and develops personalized treatment plans.
• Provides individual and group counseling sessions to clients.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting sessions, progress, and any changes in treatment.
• Facilitates, plans, and schedules therapy groups.
• Meets weekly with Program Coordinator II to discuss caseload.
• Assists Youth Commission Program Coordinator II in developing policies and procedures.
• Maintains positive working relationships with all clients & their families.
• Sits on town committees as needed, participates in scheduled events.
• Ensures adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements in all counseling practices.
• Assist the Recreation Department with their summer program by providing support to participants and staff as needed.
• Participates in trainings to maintain quality professional standards and licensures.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams when necessary.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Case management

Communication

Education

Masters degree in counseling

LICSW/LMHC or equivalent

Job description

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INTERNAL POSTING SEPTEMEBER 23, 2026-OCTOBER 2, 2026

COUNSELOR – YOUTH COMMISSION

Town of Stoughton

The Town of Stoughton is seeking applications to fill this part time (28hrs/wk), benefitted, union position. Work is generally performedin an office setting--specifically at the COA/Youth Commission building; some fieldwork is required when assisting with the Recreation Department's summer program.

Statement of Duties

• Conducts assessments and initial evaluations to understand client’s mental health needs and develops personalized treatment plans;
• Provides individual and group counseling sessions to clients (13 Clients), in addition to meeting with families when necessary;
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting sessions, progress, and any changes in treatment;
• Facilitates, plans, and schedules therapy groups;
• Meets weekly with Program Coordinator II to discuss caseload;
• Assists Youth Commission Program Coordinator II in developing policies and procedures;
• Maintains positive working relationships with all clients & their families;
• Sits on town committees as needed, participates in scheduled events;
• Ensures adherence to ethical standards and legal requirements in all counseling practices;
• Assist the Recreation Department with their summer program by providing support to participants and staff as needed;
• Participates in trainings to maintain quality professional standards and licensures;
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams when necessary;
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Supervision

Reports directly to the Recreation Director and works under the supervision of the Council on Aging Administrative Director for Clinical Support

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Masters Degree in counseling related field required;

Valid LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent licensure;

Proven experience in individual or group counseling settings;

Ability to build rapport with clients and create a trusting therapeutic environment

Starting Salary range : $42-$45/HR DOQ

The Town of Stoughton is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to municipal and community-wide excellence in the town. In doing so, Stoughton strives for a town culture and environment that fosters a true sense of belonging for all and provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the town, communities, and neighborhoods.

\" The Town of Stoughton is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, familial status, disability, ancestry, age, marital status, public assistance status, sexual orientation, veteran history/military status or genetic information. \"