School Counselor

Location: Lake Placid, New York • Type: Full Time

About the role

North Country School seeks a School Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. In this role, you will support students’ social, emotional, and psychological well-being through individual counseling and collaboration with faculty, families, and external providers. As a vital member of the Mental Health Team, you will manage approximately 50% of the school’s caseload and serve as the counselor-on-call. Beyond direct clinical support, you will facilitate a year-long well-being course and contribute to the development of school-wide programming.

Responsibilities

• Caseload Management (60%)
  • Provide individual and group counseling to students, managing a significant portion of the school’s counseling caseload.
  • Develop and implement tailored interventions to support students’ emotional and mental health needs.
  • Coordinate with families and outside providers to schedule and facilitate calls and sessions with students.
• Well-Being Instruction (10%)
  • Facilitate a well-being course for students, promoting social-emotional learning, resilience, and self-awareness.
• Counselor-On-Call (15%)
  • Serve as counselor-on-call for urgent student mental health needs and crises, providing timely and appropriate support.
• Program Support (15%)
  • Collaborate with the NCS team, under the direction of the Director of School, to support school-wide initiatives and contribute to program development.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, including reviewing student admission files throughout the school year and summer.

This role in a boarding school community includes weekend and evening duties throughout the school year.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), or NYS School Counselor Certification.
• Experience in residential or outdoor education settings.

About North Country School

North Country School is a junior boarding/day school for grades 4-9 located on a 220-acre campus in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park in Lake Placid, New York. The school provides a humanistic education rooted in respect and responsibility for self and others. Central to its academic program is a hands-on, place-based approach founded on the progressive tradition of John Dewey.