Upper School Psychologist or Social Worker

Dwight-Englewood School

Job Title: Upper School Psychologist or Social Worker

Department: Student Support Services

Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill an Upper School Psychologist or Social Worker position.

As a member of the Student Support Team, the psychologist or social worker will work to address the social-emotional needs of students. Ideal candidates have strong crisis intervention skills and can provide research-based approaches to counseling (ACT, CBT, DBT experience preferred). Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and express a desire to become part of the school community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support to students to address the social-emotional issues that impact their school day.
• Serve as a resource for teachers and deans by offering psychological insight to better understand and support students.
• Serve as a member of the Student Support Team to identify ways to address student needs.
• Collaborate with families by offering guidance and connecting them with appropriate outside providers and evaluators.

Specific Duties

• Provide short-term individual counseling to students.
• Provide referrals and resources to families to address social-emotional concerns.
• Participate in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to discuss students and to identify strategies to address individual needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, deans, and administrators in order to support students.
• Collaborate with outside service providers in order to create a consistent program for individual students.
• Observe students in class to develop accommodations and support.
• Interpret neuropsychological evaluations and develop learning profiles for students that communicate student needs and appropriate classroom accommodations.
• Teach two to three sections of Mental Health Seminar, a class designed for 10th grade students to learn about psychology and practice strategies for strengthening their mental health.
• Work with faculty to further develop an understanding of the developmental and social-emotional needs of Upper School students.
• Participate in the life of the Upper School community as well as whole school initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have a certificate or license in psychology, school psychology or clinical social work and previous experience in a school setting. Training and experience in research-based approaches to therapy is preferred.

Supervision for permit-holders obtaining a license in psychology is available on-site.

Terms of Employment

• This is a four (80%) day a week, 10 month position. Must be available to work on Thursdays.
• Standard work hours are 8am to 4pm. Professional days are considered work days, and participation in planned activities is mandatory
• Salaries are based on years of experience and education level. The salary range for this position is 90-100K.
• Dwight-Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including, health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, life insurance, tuition remission, and a generous time-off policy.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.