Wellness Coordinator - Leave Replacement

Northern Valley Regional High School District; Demarest (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Sick days

Personal days

Bereavement days

Job summary

Northern Valley Regional High School District in Demarest, NJ, seeks a Wellness Coordinator for a leave replacement to support student well-being. The position covers counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborative care across staff, families, and external providers.

The role requires NJ DOE credentials (School Psychologist or School Social Worker) and offers full-time benefits with sick and personal days. Salary range is posted and includes medical, dental, and prescription benefits.

Qualifications

• Short-Term Counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and relationships.
• Crisis intervention and safety planning for acute crises.
• Risk and behavioral support for students with social-emotional barriers.
• Collaboration with teachers, families, and external providers to coordinate care.
• Case management with confidential records and intervention teams.
• Program delivery coordinating school-based wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and relationship issues.
• Assess immediate emotional distress, handle safety planning, and manage acute crises.
• Address risky behaviors and support students with social-emotional barriers to learning.
• Partner with teachers, administrators, families, and external mental health providers.
• Maintain confidential records and participate in student support/intervention teams.
• Coordinate school-based programs and lessons supporting wellness initiatives.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Behavior support

Education

NJ DOE School Psychologist or School Social Worker

Job description

Wellness Coordinator - Leave Replacement JobID: 1378

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Wellness Coordinator
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Northern Valley - Demarest
• Date Available: 12/01/2026
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Position Available:

Wellness Coordinator - Leave Replacement

Location:

Northern Valley - Demarest

FT/Benefits Eligible

Application Deadline:

11/5/2026

Dates Available:

12/01/2026 - 6/30/2027

Job Description:

Short-Term Counseling: Provide individual and small-group counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and relationship issues.

Crisis Intervention: Assess immediate emotional or behavioral distress, handle safety planning, and manage acute crises.

Risk & Behavioral Support: Address risky behaviors and support students with social-emotional barriers to learning.

Collaboration & Referrals: Partner with teachers, administrators, families, and external mental health providers to coordinate short and long-term care.

Case Management: Maintain confidential records and participate in student support or intervention teams.

Program Delivery: Coordinate school-based programs and lessons supporting wellness initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• NJ DOE School Psychologist or School Social Worker

Salary Range:

$70,021 - $77,731 (prorated)

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Approved criminal history background check for district 3710
• Pass the Trash approval
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Current residency in New Jersey or approved residency waiver, or candidate agreement to obtain residency within one year of employment.
• Full Time staff are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Prescription Benefits.
• Sick, Personal, and Bereavement Days are included.