Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker

The Quad Preparatory School is seeking a Lower School Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Lower School Clinical Co-Head

At Quad Prep, we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school.

We are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.

As we enter our 14th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission.

At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education.

The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.

Why work at Quad Prep?

• ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation through NYSAIS.
• COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are.
• COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
• STUDENTS: We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
• DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity education field.

• Master's degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• NY State certification in School Counseling or Social Work.
• Experience working with neurodiverse populations, particularly those with autism and twice-exceptional students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, and other support staff to provide comprehensive support to students.
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.