Upper School Psychologist / Counselor

The Brearley School
Upper School Psychologist / Counselor
Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Wellness and the Head of Upper School Student Life, the Upper School Psychologist/Counselor partners with Student Life to support students in Grades 9–12, advancing their social, emotional, and psychological well-being in a rigorous academic environment.
The Psychologist/Counselor brings expertise in working with adolescents and families, providing individual and small-group counseling, delivering classroom instruction, and collaborating with administrators on student needs and division-wide initiatives. They work closely with teachers, grade heads, and advisors to promote well-being, strengthen relationships, and foster an inclusive school culture.
This role is part of a K–12 team of mental health professionals collaborating across divisions to ensure continuity of care and shared best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to Upper School students, addressing social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
• Deliver crisis intervention and trauma-informed support, and contribute to division-wide crisis response planning
• Facilitate small group counseling to build healthy coping strategies and resilience
• Partner with families to support student well-being and develop individualized support plans
• Collaborate closely with Upper School Student Life on all aspects of student social, emotional, and mental health
• Participate in the Student Support Team, helping assess needs and guide coordinated support strategies
• Develop and implement student support plans in partnership with leadership, learning specialists, nurses, faculty, families, and external providers
• Partner with Upper School leadership to design and sustain programs that promote a healthy, balanced student experience, including parent and family engagement
• Lead and advise student-centered initiatives and interventions that respond to emerging needs
• Work with grade heads, advisors, and teachers to ensure a consistent, positive, and engaging student experience
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including meeting notes and support documentation

Qualifications:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) required; PhD or PsyD in clinical or school psychology preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a school setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adolescents and partner with families
• Experience leading or contributing to faculty professional development
• Commitment to the School’s mission, values, and community
• Cultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging
• Collaborative, approachable, and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships across all constituencies
• High level of professionalism, initiative, and follow-through
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential information
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth

About the School
Founded in 1884, Brearley's mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose: A passionate exchange of ideas within the School's walls that prepares girls of adventurous intellect and diverse backgrounds to put their knowledge and habits of mind to meaningful use in the wider world.

A center of intellectual exuberance, the School offers an extraordinary program to girls from across and beyond New York City, attracting and developing a dynamic and committed faculty, who, along with a talented staff, instill in Brearley students a love of learning, an ability to think critically and creatively, a deep curiosity about the world and a pioneering spirit. We believe that a Brearley education is not for oneself alone.

Every member of our community plays a vital role in shaping the School today and for the future, cultivating the joy of lifelong learning and lasting friendships, the confidence to pursue one’s ambitions and a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist/anti-biased school community, and we expect faculty, staff, students, parents and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Brearley recently announced a “Free Tuition” program for families with incomes of $100,000 or less and without significant assets. Learn more by visiting our website.

Salary
The salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.

Benefits
Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good. Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.