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Middle School Psychologist/Counselor
Location:
Newtown Square, PA
Description:
Middle School Psychologist/Counselor Working collaboratively with the division's unit head and learning specialist, this full-time, ten-month position will help support the approximately 300 students in the Middle School. In addition to providing direct support and interventions for students, they will advise school leaders regarding school-wide practices, offer programming to students, and work with faculty members and families to ensure student health and learning. About You Successful candidates for this position will: Promote Middle School school student success; provide preventative services; and respond to student emotional, psychological, academic, and social needs. Ensure that Middle School students, families, and faculty members know the psychologist/counselor is available to provide students with effective and helpful emotional, psychological, and social support. Act as a resource for teachers and administrators, developing action plans for students needing support, and broadly assisting the faculty's efforts to best serve EA students. Execute student risk assessments based on best professional practices and follow up with students and families. Develop strong relationships with external health professionals to ensure that EA students are connected with external resources when needed or appropriate. Ensure that families of students with emotional and other needs are well-counseled and, when appropriate, connected with external expertise. Thoughtfully read and interpret educational and psychoeducational reports, including helping others understand how they impact individual students. Work with learning specialists to assist students academically. Lead small faculty meetings in support of student well-being and success. Collaborate with faculty and staff members in other divisions to advance schoolwide programming. About Us At The Episcopal Academy, we are united by our shared mission, rich history, and dedication to excellence. An EA employee: Is kid-centered, embraces school and life, and shows it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents. Embodies and lives The Stripes. Consistently maintains high standards for their work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence. Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success. Fosters a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative. Demonstrates a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community. Qualifications : . Potential candidates will have earned a Master's Degree or PsyD/Ph.D. in psychology, education, school counseling, or a related field and be licensed in their field Experience and expertise working with middle school students are required. Understanding of common diagnostic formulation and coding (DSM-5). Working understanding of current treatment approaches e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) Candidates with five or more years of relevant experience providing counseling and academic support services to adolescents, ideally within an independent school setting, will be viewed favorably. To Apply Interested candidates are welcome to apply by submitting the following materials as PDFs Cover letter expressing interest in this position Current résumé A list of references The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.
Company:
The Episcopal Academy
Posted:
April 15 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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