School Adjustment Counselor Grades 9-12

Sharon High School is seeking a highly qualified and collaborative School Adjustment Counselor to support the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students in grades 9–12. The Adjustment Counselor works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, culturally responsive mental health support that promote student well being and access to learning.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Direct Student Support

• Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
• Support students in developing coping strategies, self-regulation skills, and social-emotional competencies
• Deliver short-term, solution-focused counseling aligned with school-based practice

Case Management and Collaboration

• Serve as a case manager for assigned students, including coordination of services and progress monitoring
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support student needs within the classroom setting
• Participate in and contribute to Student Support/MTSS teams, IEP teams, and 504 planning meetings
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines

Family and Community Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between school, families, and outside providers/agencies to coordinate care and support student success
• Communicate regularly with caregivers regarding student progress, concerns, and available resources
• Facilitate referrals to community-based mental health and social service providers as appropriate

Crisis Response and School-Based Mental Health

• Participate in building-based crisis response and threat assessment protocols
• Support re-entry planning for students returning from hospitalization, extended absence, or alternative placements
• Contribute to the development and implementation of school-wide prevention and intervention initiatives

School-Wide Contributions

• Participate actively in the school-based mental health team
• Collaborate with staff to promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate
• Provide consultation and professional support to staff regarding student mental health and behavioral concerns
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to adolescent mental health, trauma-informed practices, and equity

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Licensure required from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents in a school or clinical setting
• Knowledge of MTSS, special education law/regulations, and trauma-informed practices
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills