Equity‑Driven High School Counselor & Student Wellness

Match Education; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 90% coverage

Loan repayment assistance up to $150/月

Job summary

Match High School in Boston’s Brighton campus is seeking a full-time School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year to join a diverse, high-performing charter public school.

The counselor will provide direct counseling to a caseload of students, collaborate with teachers and leadership, and participate in IEP meetings. LCSW/LICSW or LMHC certification or eligibility within a year is required; a Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of school-based social work experience (preferred).
• Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and licensure within one year.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based modalities.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments, referrals, and follow-up during crises.
• Offer case management and care coordination for students and families.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide verbal/written progress updates.
• Develop IEP goals and benchmarks; collect and analyze data.
• Collaborate with teams to determine levels of care.
• Partner with teachers on classroom-based mental health strategies.
• Implement preventative mental health and wellness programming.
• Maintain a trauma-sensitive, strengths-based, culturally responsive approach.
• Uphold high expectations and provide strong relational support.
• Engage in coaching and professional development.
• Support school programming during non-instructional time.
• Contribute positively to the Match school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group facilitation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

LCSW/LICSW or LMHC (or eligibility within one year)

Eligibility for licensure within one year

Job description

Match High School in Boston’s Brighton campus is seeking a full-time School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year to join a diverse, high-performing charter public school.

The counselor will provide direct counseling to a caseload of students, collaborate with teachers and leadership, and participate in IEP meetings. LCSW/LICSW or LMHC certification or eligibility within a year is required; a Master’s in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is essential.