25-26 PT Mental Health Counselor na Somerville Public Schools

Summary: Mental Health Counselor will provide direct counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to adult learners experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges. The counselor works collaboratively with individual students  to develop treatment goals, build coping strategies, and promote overall mental health and wellness. This role also involves coordinating with community resources, maintaining detailed documentation, and supporting an inclusive, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

• Current state licensure (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LPC, LICSW, or equivalent) or eligibility for licensure within one year.

• Demonstrated experience providing individual or group counseling in a clinical or community setting.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based practices.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language).

• Experience working with youth, marginalized populations, or in school/community-based settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments, evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Provide evidence-based counseling services to adult learners

• Support students in developing healthy coping mechanisms, improving communication skills, and managing stress or trauma.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

• Facilitate referrals to external mental health, medical, housing, or social service resources as needed.

• Conduct crisis interventions and safety planning for students in acute distress.

• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and professional development activities.

• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with state laws and professional codes.

• Promote a culturally responsive and strengths-based counseling approach.

Terms of Employment:

• Part Time / Grant Funded
• 8/25/2025 - 6/30/2026
• 2 morning and one evening per week
• 10 hours per week
• Monthly meetings, 4:00pm – 6:00 p.m.

Position Reports to: Director of Continuing Education

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.