Kingswood Oxford is seeking a passionate, innovative, and collaborative Upper School Mental Health Counselor to join our community. The ideal candidate is a dedicated mental health professional who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused practice.
The Mental Health Counselor promotes and enhances the overall mission of the School by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships while actively working to alleviate barriers to student learning. By advancing the understanding of child development—and the profound influences of family, community, and cultural differences—the Mental Health Counselor contributes to a healthy, safe, inclusive, and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Student Support: Provide short-term counseling and clinical support to Upper School students; run support groups for Upper School students as needed.
External Liaison: Work as a liaison between outside mental health professionals and the School to ensure optimal student functioning and support, including maintaining an effective referral and follow-up process as needed.
Adult & Community Consultation: Provide assistance to teachers and parents to improve student wellness; value authentic collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration to improve school climate and promote emotional health and wellness.
Curriculum & Teaching: Participate in the Upper School Wyverns for Life curriculum by co-teaching in the Form 3 (Freshman Year) WyvernWellness program (1 class weekly).
Team Collaboration: Serve as an active member of the Upper School Wellness Team, working closely with the Director of Wellness, Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging, Upper School Dean of Students, Associate Head of the Middle School, Middle School Mental Health Counselor, and two Learning Specialists.
Reporting & Administration: Report as needed.
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Requirements
Dedicated mental health professional with a growth mindset and commitment to equity-focused practice.
Ability to provide short-term counseling and clinical support to Upper School students.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with teachers, parents, and outside mental health professionals.
Ability to participate in curriculum development and teaching in the Upper School Wyverns for Life program.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to a healthy, safe, inclusive, and caring environment.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Kingswood Oxford School before the deadline.
