Job Description Dexter Southfield seeks an independent consultant to provide supplemental services to our school counseling team. The consultant must be licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and will work with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. This assignment involves providing individual and group counseling services to support students' emotional and social development as needed. The school counselor independent contractor will be assigned to: •Create and implement individual and group counseling curriculum for students as needed. •Deliver effective support plans to improve the emotional well-being of students. •Recommend and facilitate crisis interventions. •Evaluate and recommend appropriate interventions and provide referrals to outside services when applicable. •Consult with the school counseling team, teachers, parents, and administrators to create a supportive learning environment to ensure comprehensive care is delivered for students. •Review and recommend changes to the support and delivery of services for students and families. •Provide ongoing assessment, evaluation, treatment, and other services as required. •Engage with families to triage and provide support and resources as needed. •Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, student progress, and treatment outcomes in compliance with school policies and HIPAA guidelines. •Other assignments as needed to support the School Counseling and leadership team. Job Requirements To qualify, an independent contractor must meet the following requirements: •Master's Degree in School Counseling, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, or a related field. •Current licensure as a Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Massachusetts. •Five (5) years' experience providing counseling services to the targeted population. •Understand the academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of students (PreK-Class 12). •Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to establish trust and rapport quickly. •Work flexible hours based on the needs of students and families. For more information, please contact Assistant Head of School Casey Bobo (cbobodextersouthfield.org). All independent contractors with direct student contact are required to successfully complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks.