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Erskine Academy - South China, Maine
Erskine Academy, an independent town academy established in 1883, seeks an experienced and dynamic Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Located in the scenic central Maine town of South China, the academy serves 525 students in grades 9-12 and maintains a tradition of academic excellence and community engagement. We are proud to be recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine" by Maine Biz Magazine—the only school to receive this prestigious distinction.
Position Overview
Erskine Academy’s school-based service includes: psycho-education, case management, assessment, evaluations, consultation and brief substance abuse and/or mental health counseling.
Student needs/problems are assessed on an individual basis and are provided with
recommendations on how to address the concerns within this context or to other
community or school services. This service is geared toward those students who have
barriers to community services and/or would benefit from a liaison to community
services; however, the service is extended to all appropriate referrals as time allows.
Student needs/problems are assessed on an individual basis and are provided with
recommendations on how to address the concern within this school-based service, other
school services, and/or the community.
Erskine Academy’s Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor will maintain appropriate record keeping and documentation of activities. The Counselor will report directly to the Headmaster. Standards of licensing and credentialing will be maintained, including supervision and training.
Essential Responsibilities
Required:
Please Submit
Erskine Academy
Attn: Jamie L. Soule, Headmaster
309 Windsor Road
South China, Maine 04358
Or emailed to: Jamie L Soule, Headmaster, at jsoule@erskine247.com
Erskine Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational community.
Position open beginning the 2025-2026 academic year
Erskine Academy, an independent town academy established in 1883, seeks an experienced and dynamic Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Located in the scenic central Maine town of South China, the academy serves 525 students in grades 9-12 and maintains a tradition of academic excellence and community engagement. We are proud to be recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine" by Maine Biz Magazine—the only school to receive this prestigious distinction.
Position Overview
Erskine Academy’s school-based service includes: psycho-education, case management, assessment, evaluations, consultation and brief substance abuse and/or mental health counseling.
Student needs/problems are assessed on an individual basis and are provided with
recommendations on how to address the concerns within this context or to other
community or school services. This service is geared toward those students who have
barriers to community services and/or would benefit from a liaison to community
services; however, the service is extended to all appropriate referrals as time allows.
Student needs/problems are assessed on an individual basis and are provided with
recommendations on how to address the concern within this school-based service, other
school services, and/or the community.
Erskine Academy’s Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor will maintain appropriate record keeping and documentation of activities. The Counselor will report directly to the Headmaster. Standards of licensing and credentialing will be maintained, including supervision and training.
Essential Responsibilities
- Psycho-education
- Case management
- Assessment
- Evaluation
- Referral
- Consultation
- Brief substance abuse and/or mental health counseling
- Social adjustment problems
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Sociality/self-destructive tendencies
- Impulse control
- Substance abuse
- Health issues
- Family relationships
- Communication
- Grief
- Crisis Intervention/Referral
- Sexuality and romantic relations
- Peer pressure and conflicts
- Decision making, problem solving
- Developing coping skills
Required:
- MSW (Masters in Social Work), or MA/MS in Psychology
- Licensed (or has qualification to be licensed) in the state of Maine with any of the following credentials: LCSW or LCPC
- At least two years of experience in community mental health
- Documented experience with those who have substance abuse issues
- Documented successful experience working with teenagers
Please Submit
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
- Copy of licensure
- College transcripts
Erskine Academy
Attn: Jamie L. Soule, Headmaster
309 Windsor Road
South China, Maine 04358
Or emailed to: Jamie L Soule, Headmaster, at jsoule@erskine247.com
Erskine Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational community.
Position open beginning the 2025-2026 academic year
