Job Summary:

The School Counselor works collaboratively with the Director of Counseling Services to implement a holistic counseling program to support the emotional needs of students. The hours of the position are flexible, based on the interest and availability of the candidate. Candidates desiring school-day hoursare encouraged to apply.

Job Status:

This position is available as either a full or part-time position, depending on the applicant’s interest and availability, with flexible hours.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Respond to requests to assess students in acute distress, as needed.

• Collaborate with Director of Counseling Services to strategize the most appropriate ways to

support students of concern.

• Collaborate with Director of Counseling Services to offer health and wellness programming for

students as needed.

• Collaborate with Student Life Office to conduct a monthly seminar-style educational program

for students who violate substance use and possession rules of School Handbook.

• Facilitate weekly counseling support group for students required to attend or personally

seeking to remain substance free.

• Provide counseling support to individual students in need.

• Maintain accurate electronic case notes and other documentation.

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Conduct introductory meetings with new students during the first months of their New

Hampton experience to assess their transition, identify resources within the school, and introduce counseling services for students struggling with adjustment.

• Attend and participate in weekly CARE Team meetings

• Teach SEL competencies or similar curriculum in support of institutional needs (no more than

one class).

• Regularly liaise with therapists, parents, and NHS community members to ensure that all

adults in the students’ lives are equipped to support them in the most appropriate ways.

• Support the efforts of the Student Life Office and Counseling Services Team in providing

ongoing professional development for faculty, staff, and parents on topics of student mental

health.

• Remain committed to strengthening counseling practice and adapt counseling techniques to

ensure equitable and respectful care and support for a wide array of students.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development regarding mental health and

equity and inclusivity.

• Attend school functions as directed by the Director.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Master's Degree in school counseling, psychology, or related field.

• License (or license in process) in social work, psychology, or school counseling.

• The ability to understand the delicate balance between an individual student’s needs and those

of the institution.

• The ability to manage confidential information with judiciousness.

• Prior experience working in a counseling role, preferably in a residential setting.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Genuine interest in working to assist people.

• Professional and prompt follow-through and organization.

• Willingness to take initiative, be team oriented, and remain organized.

• The flexibility to meet the time-sensitive needs of the community, even outside of the typical

school hours.

• Experience with substance use counseling is preferred.

About New Hampton School

An International Baccalaureate and Apple Distinguished School, New Hampton is a vibrant, global community of scholars, artists, athletes and leaders, dedicated to the goal of becoming active global citizens. Founded in 1821 by Free Will Baptists on the principles of inclusion and exploration, we seek globally-minded, technologically savvy, active, creative, and student-centered teachers to work with our equally diverse, active and creative student body. Over 200 years ago, New Hampton first opened its doors to serve eighty-seven students - local boys and girls and a few boarding students from Boston. It was a pioneering school in its time, educating both sexes equally and graduating women and men who went on to lives of service and productivity in every area from politics to scholarship to religion, business, medicine and professional athletics. Today we are a school of 325 students from 30 states and 25 countries. Located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the heart of the Lakes Region, New Hampton lies in a quaint New England village on a modern 340-acre campus. The town of New Hampton is set in central New Hampshire with easy access to universities, hiking, snow and water sports, ninety miles north of Boston.

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