School Counselor

Job Summary:

Idyllwild Arts Academy, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist to join our collaborative multi-disciplinary team and coordinate student support in a boarding school setting. This role works closely with the Care Team, staff, faculty, and parents to support students’ social and emotional well-being while at school. This is a part-time position. Specific hours will be determined based on school needs and candidate availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide confidential short-term and drop-in counseling services and care coordination for students struggling with academic, artistic, developmental, emotional, and/or behavioral issues.
• Collaboratively develop intervention plans and recommend strategies to support students together with families, faculty/staff, Care Team, and Student Support Team.
• Assist in referrals to off-campus providers for long-term treatment and to coordinate care.
• Plan and deliver crisis intervention when needed, including student safety assessments.
• Develop and support the implementation of whole school mental health initiatives.
• Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community.
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Master's Degree or higher in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or related field.
• Familiarity with mental health resources and interventions for adolescents.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, and administrators.
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with high school-aged students in a school counseling capacity.
Experience working in boarding schools, independent schools, and/or residential life

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability and desire to work within the Idyllwild community, Riverside County, or commute a reasonable distance, that does not impede on-time arrival during winter months.

Pass a criminal history background check as required by California Education Code Section 44237, and pass a TB test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENTS

While performing the duties of this position an incumbent may be required to:

• Regularly remain sedentary for long periods of time in meetings and while processing information and paperwork both manually and on a computer.
• Reach with the hands and arms and use of hands to finger, type, and manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Additionally, the incumbent must be able to converse in clear English both written and orally, over a telephone and in person, and be able to make public presentations.
• Occasionally, incumbent may be required to lift up to 25 pounds, traverse uneven terrain and climb stairs while moving about campus, bend and stoop, and show visitors campus facilities.
• Provide own transportation for local and remote events.
• Work hours vary and may include days, nights, and weekends.

Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Idyllwild Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer