Full Time Educational Counselor

Full Time Educational Counselor McLean Hospital United States, Massachusetts, Arlington 11 Hillside Avenue (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Summary The School Counselor provides ongoing academic, pragmatic, and social-emotional support to students with complex learning profiles throughout the school day as determined by the needs of the program. The School Counselor provides instructional support to students inside and outside the classroom and designs and implements activities/ classes. The School Counselor works collaboratively with academic and clinical team members, attends meetings, and prepares/maintains classrooms to support the development of students in a child-centered, therapeutic school setting. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions

• Support teachers in the implementation of curriculum.
• Support teachers, clinicians, and administration in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide academic support, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
• Engage and facilitate students' transitions between classes and throughout the building.
• Supervise and implement coverage activities during staff absences.
• Supervise students in all school locations as needed, including during arrival and dismissal.
• Provide ongoing social-emotional support to students in the classroom and milieu.
• With supervision, design and implement activities/ classes, if needed.
• Complete student-related documentation as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain the milieu and classrooms for use each day.
• Proctor testing sessions, providing IEP-mandated accommodations as required.
• Model appropriate social cues and body language and provide social pragmatic support as needed. Education Bachelor's Degree Education preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Experience with children and/or adolescents 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Flexibility, collaborative mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Work collaboratively with academic and clinical team members.
• Maintain a commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Exhibits positive behavior towards students, parents, and staff.
• Responsive to issues presented in supervision.

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision

• Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision
• Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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