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26-27 Upper School Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

hace 2 meses

New York

Job Description:\n\nThe Quad Preparatory School Upper School Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year Classification: Exempt Reports to: Upper School Co-Head, Clinical Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 14th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. Why work at Quad Prep? ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation through NYSAIS.COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are. COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student. STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing.GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITSHealth: Medical, Dental, VisionStudent Loan repayment Retirement Plan contributionGroup Life PlanDisability InsuranceGenerous Parental LeaveWORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work — so that you can live the life you wish for — inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team and division, as well as plan, and prep.EXTRAS You can build a private practice or tutor non-Quad Prep students onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates, available only to our Quad Prep staff. Who We Are (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!") At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are: Groundbreaking: We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures. You are:Passionate about our work and our missionCreative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new waysExcited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving fieldAble to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You:Communicate effectively with colleaguesSeek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freelyAre kind, welcoming, and inclusive Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You:Can be counted on to do what you say you will doHave a high level of ownership for personal and team resultsCan purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning communityAsk for support when you need itProject an unflappable, firm, and kind presence to our students Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You:Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practiceSupport colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learningHelp the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches Resourceful: At Quad Prep, we dig deep to meet our mission. You: Are highly effective and dedicated Show initiativeDisplay good judgment and sensibilityExcellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom Flexible: At Quad Prep, we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of “not if, but how.” You are:Open to new ideasNimble in fluid, changing environmentsExcited by growth, change, and innovation WHAT YOU’LL DO The Quad Preparatory School is looking for mental health counselors or social workers to join our team of Upper School clinicians in the 2026-27 school year, providing effective, integrated school-based counseling. The counselor will carry a caseload of students in grades 6th through 12th. The counselor’s role may include supervising psychosocial teachers and psychosocial interns and externs. The clinical team at Quad Prep is highly collaborative, a trait that the counselor must uphold to provide personalized support to each enrolled student. Clinical supervision will be provided by a licensed psychologist or mental health counselor. Expectations:Provide individual and group counseling to students, and provide psychosocial support in integrated contexts throughout the school day.Co-lead social cognition and academic seminar groups, and provide psychosocial guidance in classrooms.Co-teach seminars with academic teachers according to the school’s integration model (with the counselor’s role being provision of integrated psychosocial concepts/lessons that fits with academic content or context; academic content is provided by the teacher).Provide risk assessments with necessary supervision.Before the start of the school year, along with students’ teams, identify goals for each student to begin tracking immediately upon commencement of the school year; develop a Daily Report Card as necessary to allow for tracking of goals.Collaboratively revise individual student goals as needed.Supervise psychosocial teachers and/or interns as assigned; ensure supervisees’ responsibilities and data tracking of students.Demonstrate working knowledge of executive functioning domains (e.g., planning, organization, task initiation, working memory, cognitive flexibility, self-monitoring, emotional regulation).Apply EF frameworks consistently in treatment planning and intervention.Demonstrates curiosity and actively learn about the cognitive, social-emotional, and EF profiles of gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners.Apply evidence-based practices that reflect the intensity, complexity, and asynchronous development common in gifted populations.Engage in ongoing professional development related to EF, gifted education, and neurodiversity.Keep progress notes of sessions with students and contact with parents/outside providers.Schedule monthly collaborative calls with each student’s outside providers and student’s parents (all parties on the same call) and coordinate with students’ outside providers and parents outside of monthly calls as needed.Actively participate in weekly supervision meetings.Advise and coach teachers and staff in regards to each child's individual therapeutic needs, the psychosocial curriculum and psychosocial clinical best practices; collaborate with other clinicians on students’ teams to determine the best approach for each student.Competently utilize GSuite, specifically Google Drive.Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale).Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies:Passion for working with childrenDesire and ability to work with students with special needsAbility to connect with middle school and high school- age childrenKnowledge of various clinical interventions and use of a collaborative approach to meet the unique needs of each childEffective oral and written communication skillsA solid understanding of adolescent-age children’s academic, social, and emotional developmentAttention to detailMaintaining confidentiality and privacyEthical conductTime management and the ability to multitaskTeamwork and collaborationPatience and flexibility Required Education and Experience:Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related fieldNew York State license in professional field, or qualifications to work toward licensure and New York State limited permit to practice professional fieldSchool-based experience with middle school/high school populationOne year of paid experience with students who have emotional/social/learning differencesKnowledge of evidence-based treatment, particularly CBT and DBTInterpersonal style that builds consensus and compels constructive problem solving Preferred Education and Experience: Experience working with twice-exceptional youth Work Environment: This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a building with an elevator. This role requires working in various locations around the school and occasional travel to the Lower School campus approximately two blocks away. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day. Teachers, psychosocial teachers, and staff clinicians work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required, anticipate at least three of these events throughout the year. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. At Quad Prep full-time (or over 30 hours per week) employees will have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pre-tax transit, and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts; a 401K match, and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students. All staff will engage with colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our social events, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program. Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us! *Note that currently, all employees are requested to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. In the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or any other communicable or infectious disease, or any public-health condition designated by the New York State Commissioner of Health, that in the School's sole discretion requires operational changes, the School reserves the right to establish and modify health and safety protocols, including requiring vaccination and/or vaccine boosters, testing, or other health requirements and requests for proof of compliance. * ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People and Culture department at peopleandculture@quadprep.org. The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies. Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us! *Note that currently, all employees are requested to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. In the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or any other communicable or infectious disease, or any public-health condition designated by the New York State Commissioner of Health, that in the School's sole discretion requires operational changes, the School reserves the right to establish and modify health and safety protocols, including requiring vaccination and/or vaccine boosters, testing, or other health requirements and requests for proof of compliance. * ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People and Culture department at peopleandculture@quadprep.org. The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies. Powered by JazzHR slAO1kPLUp

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