High School Adjustment Counselor - Empower Student Wellness

KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, MA seeks an experienced School Adjustment Counselor to provide direct clinical support for students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. The role emphasizes assessment, crisis intervention, group work, and collaboration with families, teachers, and specialists to ensure coordinated, responsive care.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, MA teaching certification preferred, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Counseling required.
• Massachusetts School Adjustment Counselor certification preferred.
• Experience with IEPs and 504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Write psychosocial assessments and apply DSM criteria.
• Network with state agencies for student support.
• Provide cognitive-behavioral and short-term treatment interventions.
• Facilitate adolescent groups and social skills training.
• Develop and measure treatment goals and objectives.
• Analyze data to support behavioral plans.
• Consult with students, families, teachers and staff.
• Coordinate transitions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure evidence-based treatment methodologies are used.

Skills

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Data analysis

IEP/504 knowledge

Group counseling

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate, School Adjustment Counselor

Tools

DSM criteria

Job description

King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, MA seeks an experienced School Adjustment Counselor to provide direct clinical support for students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. The role emphasizes assessment, crisis intervention, group work, and collaboration with families, teachers, and specialists to ensure coordinated, responsive care.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, MA teaching certification preferred, and a commitment to