Department of Health and Wellness

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community. 

We are currently seeking a full-time licensed counselor/psychologist to strengthen the mental health and well-being of our high school students, grades 9-12, through partnership with colleagues, parents, and outside professionals. This position reports to the Director of Health & Wellness and works in collaboration with the high school administrative team and faculty. Experience working with this age group is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide student support services (social, behavioral, emotional) and strategies of prevention and intervention to assist students in developing effective coping skills and responses to their environment.
• Address immediate counseling and psychological needs of students. Provide leadership and guidance in crisis situations. 
• Actively participate in the school community, conduct therapy labs with students to help break down barriers of mental health stigma and introduce available counseling services and resources.
• Ability to coordinate care plans for students and communicate with parents, outside providers and school personnel. 
• Collaborate with the Learning Support team regarding student accommodations and neuropsych evaluations. 
• Implement counseling groups to help students reflect, set goals and develop action plans. 
• Advise parents and teachers of approaches to child development, student learning, and behavioral and social challenges.
• With the Health & Wellness team, attend student support meetings, work closely with House Advisors and participate in parent workshops.
• Use quantitative and qualitative data to enhance work which supports student social, emotional and academic goals.  
• Evaluate and implement SEL programs to address identified student wellness goals. 
• Foster multicultural competency and an inclusive learning and work environment utilizing best clinical and teaching practices.   

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree preferred, Masters level considered with demonstrated experience. 
• New York State license or other appropriate certification.  
• Experience working in a school environment with demonstrated interaction, collaboration, psychotherapeutic intervention, and problem-solving abilities with children, adolescents and adults.   
• Must enjoy working with students across a wide range of abilities and interests. 
• Knowledgeable about legal considerations in K-12 counseling programs.  
• Possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.  
• Collaborate with flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor. 
• Understand social and emotional development of children and adolescents, as well as familiarity with rigorous school curriculum and culture.  

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School.  We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.  

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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