Upper School Counselor/Psychologist

Poly Prep's mission is to prepare and inspire the next diverse generation of leaders and global citizens to act with intelligence, imagination, and––above all––character.

Poly Prep seeks applicants for the position of Upper School Counselor/Psychologist for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Upper School Counselor/Psychologist supports students in attaining social, emotional and physical well-being through providing culturally responsive, student-centered care, education and support. The Upper School Counselor/Psychologist has expertise in connecting with teens and their families around the social, emotional and mental health needs of students. The US Counselor provides one-on-one and small group counseling, teaches classes and collaborates with administrators around individual student needs and division-wide planning. The US Counselor is committed to health equity and working creatively to reduce stigma and barriers around student access to mental health support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide individual short-term supportive counseling and referrals to students aged 14-18 years old.
• Provide crisis intervention and trauma support to individual students; participate in planning division-wide response to crisis or traumatic events.
• Lead small group counseling sessions to support students in developing healthy coping strategies to deal with the stresses of life or in response to crisis or traumatic events.
• Communicate with parents and outside treatment providers about mental health needs of individual students.
• Collaborate with administration, deans, learning specialists, teachers and the health team on individual student plans and on programming that supports the overall mental health of students.
• Hosts talks and workshops about parenting, various mental health issues, and child development topics.
• Maintain student records and confidential files.

• Master's degree in School Counseling or related field.
• NY State certification in School Counseling or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in school counseling or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.