Job detail

Lower School Counselor (2026-2027)

Riverdale Country School

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

New York

Quick overview

The Lower School Counselor provides direct social and emotional support to students through individual and group counseling sessions. They also collaborate with faculty, administration, and parents to ensure comprehensive student development and appropriate external referrals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant mental health field such as LCSW, MSW, LPC, LMHC, PsyD, or PhD. Experience working with young children using therapeutic approaches like CBT or play-based therapy is prioritized.

postgraduate degreeCounselingCollaborationCBTCrisis interventionProfessional developmentReferral managementPlay-based therapyStudent supportEquity and inclusionSocial and emotional learning

Job description

Position Overview and Responsibilities The Lower School Counselor at Riverdale serves as part of the Lower School Leadership Team and supports the social and emotional learning and development of all students at the River Campus (PreK-Grade 5).
The School Counselor provides direct support for students through full class, small group, and solution-focused, short term individual counseling.
In addition, they make appropriate referrals outside of school, depending on the needs of each student.
The School Counselor works closely with administration, faculty, parents, and outside service providers.
Required Qualifications Faculty members are expected to engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a willingness to support the greater community.
Additionally, Riverdale seeks candidates who are committed to work in the areas of equity, justice, and inclusion.
A minimum of a Master’s Degree is required for the position (LCSW, MSW, LPC, LMHC, PsyD or PhD).
Priority is given to those with experience as mental health professionals working with young children using short term solution focused, CBT, and/or play based therapeutic approaches.
Experience leading professional learning for adults, and classroom experience with learners across the elementary age-range are also preferred. \n