Job detail
School Counselor - Upper School
Holton-Arms School
OTHER
Posted 3/20/2026
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
$115,000 - $125,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The upper school counselor primarily offers social-Emotional support to students and collaborates with faculty and support teams to develop and implement relevant programming. Key duties include providing short-Term support, making treatment recommendations, serving as a crisis first responder, and enriching the counseling program.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a master's degree in clinical or school psychology, with maryland state license/Certification preferred, and demonstrated competency in providing mental health services to diverse adolescents. Experience in an independent school setting and strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills are highly valued.
postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationConsultationCrisis ResponseClinical SkillsMental Health ServicesManagement SkillsProgramming ImplementationLegal ConsiderationsEthical ConsiderationsSocial-Emotional SupportAdolescent DevelopmentStudent-Centered SupportDEIB Facilitation
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Paid Personal Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Tuition Remission
- Lunch Provided
- 403b Retirement Savings