High School Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

We are currently seeking a full-time licensed counselor/psychologist to strengthen the mental health and well-being of our high school students, grades 9-12, through partnership with colleagues, parents, and outside professionals. This position reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and works in collaboration with the high school administrative team and faculty. Experience working with this age group is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide student support services (social, behavioral, emotional) and strategies of prevention and intervention to assist students in developing effective coping skills and responses to their environment
• Address immediate counseling and psychological needs of students. Provide leadership and guidance in crisis situations
• Actively participate in the school community, conduct therapy labs with students to help break down barriers of mental health stigma and introduce available counseling services and resources
• Ability to coordinate care plans for students and communicate with parents, outside providers, and school personnel
• Collaborate with the Learning Support team regarding student accommodations and neuropsych evaluations
• Implement counseling groups to help students reflect, set goals and develop action plans 
• Advise parents and teachers of approaches to child development, student learning, and behavioral and social challenges
• With the Health & Wellness team, attend student support meetings, work closely with House Advisors and participate in parent workshops
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to enhance work which supports student social, emotional and academic goals
• Evaluate and implement SEL programs to address identified student wellness goals
• Foster multicultural competency and an inclusive learning and work environment utilizing best clinical and teaching practices

 Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree preferred, Master’s level considered with demonstrated experience
• New York State license or other appropriate certification
• Experience working in a school environment with demonstrated interaction, collaboration, psychotherapeutic intervention, and problem-solving abilities with children, adolescents and adults
• Discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Knowledgeable about legal considerations in K-12 counseling programs
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills 
• Collaborates with flexibility, optimism, energy and a sense of humor 
• Understands social and emotional development of children and adolescents, as well as familiarity with rigorous school curriculum and culture

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities