1. Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students who are experiencing
social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with their learning or the ability of
others to learn, during transitions and other high-stress situations.
2. Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction, or other similar instruction to
students who are experiencing social/emotional/behavioral problems that interfere with
their learning or the ability of others to learn.
3. Assist teachers and parents in developing and implementing behavior management plans
to remediate behaviors that interfere with a student’s success.
4. Assist students to improve their academic, personal and social functioning.
5. Attend and participate in Section 504, IEP, Child Study Team, Hospitalization Reentry, and
Manifestation meetings.
6. Develop and implement treatment plans and discharge plans that support student self-determination.
7. Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a
plan of action.
8. Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response
to school referrals.
9. Provide case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community
resources.
10. Provide information to families and assist them in accessing long-term or intensive
counseling services, as needed.
11. Assist and support staff and students in the other schools when needed.
12. Consult and collaborate with social services, mental health, and other community
providers.
13. Provide crisis management services, including assessment for safety.
14. Assess students for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning,
barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar
issues.
15. Provide individual and/or group counseling in response to school-wide crises.
16. Coordinate home, school, and community resources in addressing the crisis situation.
17. Provide trainings and workshops to teachers, school staff and parents.
18. Maintain an accurate record of student, parent, and other contacts.
19. Complete recordkeeping and administrative responsibilities in an organized and timely
manner.
20. Adhere to professional ethical standards, policies, and laws in conduct and practices,
District Policy, and Administrative Rules.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including counseling on an individual, group, or family basis; consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student challenges and appropriate change strategies; and networking with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children; understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice; understanding of associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.), ethical issues, professional issues, and standards; foundations of school counseling and psychology; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.


QUALIFICATIONS-REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed as a School Adjustment Counselor/Social Worker in Massachusetts
• Independent Counseling License preferred (LMHC or LICSW)
• Bilingual preferred
• PSB is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of this academic community. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they contribute to this goal.