School PsychologistAdjustment Counselor

School Psychologist or Adjustment Counselor with experience working with students with ASDThis position starts at the beginning of the 2026/27 school this role the mental health provider will provide small-group and individual counseling support to students with a range of needs in the building. This person will also support the Bridge Program which provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Social communication difficulties who struggle to connect socially with peers understand social pragmatics and have challenges with self-regulation and executive functioning. .The school adjustment counselor or Psychologist is responsible for ensuring that students receive the emotional and behavioral support needed to access the content and curriculum as well as self-regulation and social communication skills. This individual is responsible for writing and following the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and adhering to state and federal regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide school-based individual and small group counseling as indicated in the Individualized Education Plan.- Crisis intervention when needed. - Establish routines and expectations within the special education program. Coordinate with general education teachers and related service providers to ensure routines and expectations are consistent across different environments. - Facilitate the development of individual student behavior plans. Support staff in implementing behavior plans. Evaluate the effectiveness of plans and make adjustments as needed.- Act as the liaison between family school and when applicable outside medical and mental health personnel.- Oversee the development and coordination of social-emotional learning goals and objectives for the IEP process.- Ensure the maintenance of timely and accurate student records.- Maintain responsive lines of communication between students families and staff in the Bridge Program or other students on this providers caseload.- Collaborate with classroom teachers and service providers within the school to ensure that the appropriate supports are in place for students in the Bridge Program or other students on the providers caseload. -School Psychologists would be required to complete re-evaluation/initial evaluations.- Perform other related duties as requested by the Principal. QUALIFICATIONS (Required):- Active and valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (All Levels) School Guidance Counselor (at the appropriate level) or School Psychologist (All Levels).- Ability to navigate ADA Massachusetts law SPED law and district policies to ensure fidelity and compliance of IEPs and national and state law.- Excellent writing skills and proven success with FBAs and behavior intervention plansQUALIFICATIONS (Preferred):- Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology Social Work Counseling or related field- Minimum of three years of professional experience working with students with emotional disabilitiesSALARY:Appropriate step and lane salary scheduleConcord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle High School are seeking diverse and culturally competent educators. It is the policy of the Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District not to discriminate on the basis of race gender religion national origin gender identity color ancestry sexual orientation age criminal record genetics or disability in its employment practices.

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Key Skills
EMR Systems,Presentation Skills,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Primary Care Experience,Autism Experience,Research Experience,Mental Health Counseling,Psychotherapy,PTSD Care,Addiction Counseling
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1