K-8 School Mental Health Counselor - Full-Time

Martha; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Public Schools is seeking a School Social Counselor to support PK-8 students across MVPS sites in Vineyard Haven, MA. The role emphasizes direct student services, coordination of mental health resources, and collaborative planning for a comprehensive school mental health program.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work, are licensed (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC), and have 5–10 years of experience with children/adolescents in mental health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work.
• Currently holds and maintains LCSW, LICSW, LMHC credentials
• At least 5-10 years of experience working with children/adolescents in a mental health setting
• Canditate must pass a MVPS CORI, fingerprinting, as well as other pre-employment documentation
• Understanding of MTSS and school mental health
• DESE licensure as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor required
• Three years of experience providing school based services to children/adolescents and consulting with school personnel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Upholds ethical standards of professional license held
• Knowledge of community based resources and facilitating family access as appropriate and needed
• Trained in multiple therapeutic specializations (e.g., addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, LGBTQ, trauma, etc.) and modalities
• Bi-lingual: English and Brazilian/Portuguese preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Direct Services to Students
• Indirect Consult Services
• Program Planning for Comprehensive School Mental Health

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work

Job description

Martha's Vineyard Public Schools is seeking a School Social Counselor to support PK-8 students across MVPS sites in Vineyard Haven, MA. The role emphasizes direct student services, coordination of mental health resources, and collaborative planning for a comprehensive school mental health program.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work, are licensed (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC), and have 5–10 years of experience with children/adolescents in mental health