Summer Mental Health Counselor

Professional staff members play an instrumental role in the success of our Students Teaching Students model. BTGB is seeking part-time Summer Counselors at each of our campuses: Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. At each campus the Summer Counselor will be responsible for supporting our students’ social-emotional health. The Summer Counselor trains and supports our teachers and professional staff in that effort and reports directly to the Manager or Director of Student Services of their campus.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Direct Clinical Service and Support Provide individual counseling support to students Support and facilitate social emotional learning groups using curriculum from Harvard’s PEAR institute Identify and appropriately support student mental health issues, making outside referrals as needed Observe in classes and during community times Keep accurate records of individual and small group counseling activity Write a brief end of summer report summarizing your work with each student Respond to urgent situations and work with professional staff members to manage mental health crises Training and Ongoing Support of Teaching Fellows Lead a pre-summer workshop(s) focused on adolescent development, trauma-informed practices and building relationships with students; provide ongoing coaching throughout the summer Co-facilitate weekly Student Support Team Meetings with Breakthrough staff and Teaching Fellows during Professional Development time from 3:00-4:30pm. Qualifications Experience as a counselor with public middle school or high school students in a diverse setting, preferably on a full-time basis for at least two years Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate and collaborate with college students Creativity, energy, flexibility, organization and strong work ethic Preferred licensures: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, MSW, PhD Familiarity with the Breakthrough model or Cambridge, Boston or Somerville Public Schools a plus

LOGISTICS

This role takes place at one of our three sites in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. Programming does not take place at our central office in Kendall Square. Locations Cambridge: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway, Cambridge) Summer Program Hours Student Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15-3pm Faculty Meeting and Professional Development Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3-4:30pm Wednesdays 1pm-4:30pm Counselor Working Hours 25-35 hours per week from July 8th-August 9th Exact hours will be mutually decided upon by the Summer Counselor and Senior Director of Student Services. Example Schedule Wednesday (on site): 10am to 4:30pm 1-2 hours of take-home work each week 10-20 hours outside of these dates Late-June Pre-summer campus orientation Teaching Fellow Orientation During the Summer Family Night Celebration #J-18808-Ljbffr Breakthrough Greater Boston - Boston, Cambridge, Somerville