School Psychologist/School Adjustment Counselor - Social-Emotional High School Program

School Psychologist/School Adjustment Counselor - Social-Emotional High School Program Swansea Public Schools, Joseph Case Junior High School - Swansea, Massachusetts. Job ID: 5746071 Application Deadline: Jun 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC) Posted: May 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description The social-emotional program clinician will coordinate and implement services for students in the social-emotional program, a substantially separate special education program for students who require social, emotional, or behavioral support. Essential functions include (but are not limited to): Individual, group, and crisis counseling services Consultation with staff regarding behavior support and de-escalation strategies Collaboration with school-based team members, families, and outside providers Writing IEP goals, implementing ongoing services, and collecting progress monitoring data Ongoing programmatic management and support Completing functional behavioral assessments, counseling assessments, and crisis assessments Developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and safety plans Supporting students with executive function needs Supporting students with transition planning for post high school needs Qualifications Required: Master's degree in Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling, or related field Experience working with students who exhibit significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges Experience providing individual, group, and crisis counseling services Experience working with students with disabilities at the secondary level Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure as a School Psychologist or School Adjustment Counselor Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., CAGS or higher) in Social Work, School Psychology, Counseling, or related field Experience providing consultation/professional development to staff on behavior support and de-escalation strategies Experience writing IEP goals and monitoring progress Experience supporting program management Familiarity with best practices for de-escalation in a school setting Knowledge of best practices in trauma-informed care Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Position Type Full-time Job Requirements Massachusetts DESE fingerprinting and CORI background checks required Advanced studies degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Sean Scanlon, Student Services Director 1 Gardners Neck Rd Swansea, Massachusetts 02777 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Welcome to Joseph Case Junior High School Mission Statement: Joseph Case Junior High School is dedicated to providing a safe, diverse, and nurturing educational environment that values community and encourages lifelong learning and service. We will help empower students to achieve their maximum potential and to develop the academic, social, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to be successful in the informational, technological, and global society of the 21st century. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education