Wellness Counselor Job at Woodside Priory School, Portola Valley, CA

ZEFnOGtTTmFVYkNIUXhUTWZXa1BCYXh4UUE9PQ==
  • Woodside Priory School
  • Portola Valley, CA

Job Description

The Priory School seeks a  Wellness Counselor who will join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting student personal development and growth. The wellness counselor promotes and assists with healthy individual, relational, and academic development and resilience in our students through a variety of services, including brief counseling and check-ins with students in support of students’ social, emotional, mental, and spiritual health; collaboration with caregivers, teachers, administrators, and outside professionals; referrals for additional support; and crisis intervention, as needed. The wellness counselor aims to reduce barriers to learning by supporting the whole child within our diverse student body. Systemic and collaborative in nature, the wellness counselor meets the students where they are and leverages the partnership of caregivers, faculty, and other professionals as appropriate.

For the complete Position Statement, click Here

Duties and Responsibilities

WITH STUDENTS

  • Provide human-centered, culturally-responsive, non-judgmental, individual and small-group counseling to middle and upper school students, including a small population of boarding students
  • Cultivate healthy relationships and explore personal growth topics such as purpose, strengths, and values
  • Create and deliver programming that addresses student well-being needs and concerns
  • Use professional discretion to assess when it is appropriate to refer out for a higher level of care (ongoing psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, etc.)
  • Uphold the department’s policy of confidentiality, and clearly and appropriately communicate the limitations of confidentiality to students
  • Support mission-based programming through advisory, campus ministry retreats, and campus-wide committees

WITH FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION

  • Implement programs and deliver presentations for the school community regarding mental health and wellness, adolescent development, parent/guardian support, and relevant topics
  • Assist in the management of individual and schoolwide crises in a manner aligned with best practices and community standards of care
  • Effectively communicate, collaborate, and consult with faculty, staff, and administration regarding student well-being
  • Observe student behavior in classroom environments with the goal of reducing barriers to learning
  • Collaborate closely with members of the student support team (Director of Learning Support; Wellness Counseling; Director of DEI; Benedictine Scholars Coordinator; College Counseling; Dean of Students; Dean of Residential Life; Head of Middle School and Head of Upper School) and other departments
  • Attend Middle School and Upper School Student of Concern meetings with other members of the student support team; weekly department meetings; and other mandatory school wide events

WITH CAREGIVERS

  • Serve as a resource to families on mental health and wellness in the context of individual, targeted family support and broader, community-wide containers (parent coffees and salons, Common Ground Speaker Series debriefs, etc.)
  • Provide appropriate psychoeducation in support of student well-being and referrals for more robust, outside support, when appropriate
  • Regularly update and deliver external-facing department information

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Seek out and complete professional development to remain up-to-date on issues relevant to the Priory community
  • Maintain an up-to-date and extensive referrals list and provide referrals to appropriate professionals both proactively and as requested by students and caregivers
  • Keep records in accordance with professional best practices and the school’s systems
  • Preferred: Coaches a sport or moderates a club or affinity space.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a counseling-related field
  • Current Pupil Personnel Services credential (or non-California equivalent) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT will be considered) with counseling experience in a school setting
  • Preferred: Experience with purpose learning, belonging curriculum, or SEL curriculum development

Apply

  • Click the  Apply for this Position button
  • For the complete Position Statement, please click  here

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Ensemble Performing Arts

Music School Administrator and Office Manager - Mount Pleasant, SC Job at Ensemble Performing Arts

 ...Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking a fun and professional Administrator and Office Managerto help administer Grace Music School in Mount Pleasant, SC . This staff member will serve as the primary point of contact for our students, families, and teachers to ensure... 

Christian Brothers Automotive

Part-Time Courtesy Shuttle Driver | Weekends Off | Baton Rouge LA Job at Christian Brothers Automotive

 ...Christian Brothers Automotive Benefits: Closed Weekends To Spend Time With Family & Friends Paid Vacation & Holidays Matching...  ...Flywheel Learning System Job Description Job Title: Part-Time Courtesy Shuttle Driver Location: 14455 Airline... 

Amazon.com Services LLC

Business Analyst, Amazon Logistics, AMZL S&OP Planning Job at Amazon.com Services LLC

 ...DESCRIPTION Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is seeking an experienced candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative solutions and programs that lead to improvements in our last mile delivery network. This position will lead the development and execution of... 

UBREAKIFIX - Huber Heights

Cell Phone Repair Technician Job at UBREAKIFIX - Huber Heights

Cell Phone Repair Technician - Transform Your Passion for Tech into a Career!Are you a tech enthusiast with a knack for problem-solving? UBREAKIFIX is seeking a Cell Phone Repair Technician to join our vibrant team and make an impact in the tech industry!... 

LIFEwest Ambulance

Healthcare Claims Specialist Job at LIFEwest Ambulance

 ...state agencies. Candidates can be new graduates or entry-level professionals eager to develop their skills in medical billing and claim appeals. LIFEwest Ambulance...  ...of EMS billing, medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT coding, and payer-specific regulations to support...