School-Based Mental Health Professional

EdAdvance; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Retention recognition

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Professional development reimbursement

Annual celebrations

Job summary

EdAdvance seeks a School Social Worker or School Counselor for Barkhamsted Elementary & Hartland Schools for the 2026-27 year. The role focuses on expanding access to school-based mental health services and working within a dynamic team.

Anticipated start ASAP; end date 2027-06-30. Full-time, 190‑day academic calendar with compensation commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid CT Certification as a School Social Worker (071) or School Counselor (068).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse professional staff.
• Interpersonal skills for work with students, families and staff.
• Experience with crisis intervention in school settings.
• Experience with social-emotional curricula and high‑risk students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to an assigned caseload of students.
• Assess mental health needs via clinical interviews, observations, and consultations.
• Provide data to Planning and Placement Team for student needs.
• Respond to crises and serve on Emergency Response Team.
• Communicate with families and outside providers to support student functioning.
• Maintain and analyze social/behavioral data and attendance records.
• Develop short- and long-term goals for students with/without IEPs/504s.
• Refer to community resources and assist in program evaluation.
• Regular attendance and collaboration with school staff.

Skills

CT Certification 071

CT Certification 068

Communication skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Job description

• Position Type: School Climate & Mental Health/ School Climate & Mental Health Professional
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location: Northwest Connecticut

Mission

EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

What we offer employees:

• A highly collaborative work environment
• A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Generous paid time off policies
• Health & wellness programs
• Reimbursement for Professional Development
• Agency-wide annual celebrations

School Based Mental Health Professional - Assignment: Barkhamsted Elementary & Hartland Schools

Full Time / Modified Academic Calendar (190 days)

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible - Anticipated End Date: 6-30-27

Salary range (full-time): Commensurate with experience

Competitive employee benefits including health insurance, paid sick and personal time

Reports To: School Climate & Mental Health Director or designee

EdAdvance is seeking a school social worker or school counselor to work in Barkhamsted Elementary & Hartland Schools for the 2026-27 school year. The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic team. This position will focus on increasing student access to school-based mental health services.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to an assigned caseload of students.
• Assess students' mental health needs and educational and social emotional functions through clinical interviews, observations, and consultations with teachers, other school staff, parents, and/or outside providers working with families.
• Provide data and insight to schools' Planning and Placement Team for specific student needs.
• Respond to crises and emergent situations and serve on schools' Crisis/ Emergency Response Team.
• Regularly communicate with families and outside providers to optimize students' functioning across all settings.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and update social/behavioral student data and records.
• Monitor student attendance and collaborate with families to ensure consistent student attendance.
• Create short- and long-term goals for students with or without IEPs/504 Plans.
• Identify and utilize community resources.
• Facilitate communications between students, families, school, and community resources.Assist in developing community awareness of student needs.
• Refer students, parents, and families to community agencies as needed.
• Support project evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• Valid CT Certification as a School Social Worker (071) or School Counselor (068)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate and collaborate with diverse professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups.
• Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention in school settings and ability to intervene when required.
• Experience or knowledge of social and emotional curriculum.
• Experience or knowledge of working effectively with high-risk / distressed students.
• Experience or knowledge of working with students in Grades K-5 or 6-12 who have behavioral challenges, social emotional needs, and/or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of Special Education procedures (IEP development, PPT process, federal and state regulations) preferred.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: [e-mail]

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.