LTS School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (Baker)
- TrulyHired
- Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA, USA
- Mar 04, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) seeks a compassionate and student-centered School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor who is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. This is a long-term substitute position to cover a maternity leave for the remainder of the school year. The grades K-8 School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor promotes and enhances the overall academic mission of the PSB Counseling and Clinical Services Department by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. Under the direction of the Building Principal and the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Social-Emotional Learning, the Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor delivers comprehensive school-based counseling services to students, parents, and school staff. This includes providing direct and indirect mental health services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitating communication among school, home, and community providers. The Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor will provide direct and indirect services to students in special education and general education.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Direct Student Services
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
Reports To
The Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor will report to the school building principal and the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Social-Emotional Learning.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they contribute to this goal.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Welcome to ATX Learning
The Public Schools of Brookline provide education to PreK through Grade 12 students in eight elementary schools , one comprehensive high school, and three Early Childhood Education sites with vision that guides education in all our schools. Brookline provides an extraordinary education for every child. Each child's unique path to achievement is supported in academically exciting and programmatically rich environments. A dynamic, diverse community of teaching professionals works collaboratively, innovating and inspiring each other and their students. Staff gets to know students intellectually, developmentally and culturally. Students are encouraged to question and challenge ideas and participate as active citizens. Schools use a variety of assessments to get the fullest picture of student learning and growth over time. These data are shared regularly with the community, and they form the basis of how we understand and improve student, teacher and administrator performance. Parents are partners with the schools in supporting their children's education, and schools communicate effectively so that parents are confident of the response to their child's circumstances and needs. The community, well informed and involved in the schools, supports these efforts that continue a tradition of challenging ourselves to do better, efforts that ensure the enduring value of a Brookline education.
Job Description
The Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) seeks a compassionate and student-centered School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor who is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. This is a long-term substitute position to cover a maternity leave for the remainder of the school year. The grades K-8 School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor promotes and enhances the overall academic mission of the PSB Counseling and Clinical Services Department by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement. Under the direction of the Building Principal and the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Social-Emotional Learning, the Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor delivers comprehensive school-based counseling services to students, parents, and school staff. This includes providing direct and indirect mental health services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitating communication among school, home, and community providers. The Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor will provide direct and indirect services to students in special education and general education.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Direct Student Services
- Provide short-term and longer-term individual and group counseling to students whose social, emotional, or behavioral needs impact school functioning.
- Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including groups focused on social skills, emotional regulation, relationships, belonging, and coping strategies.
- Develop and implement treatment plans that support students' meaningful access to the curriculum and participation in school.
- Assess students for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and coordinate appropriate follow-up supports.
- Provide individual and/or group counseling to students and support staff during school-wide or community crises.
- Address attendance concerns through assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration with families and community agencies.
- Collaborate with teachers and caregivers to develop and implement behavior support plans and classroom-based interventions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including IEP, Section 504, Student Intervention Team (SIT), manifestation determination, and re-entry meetings following hospitalization or extended absence.
- Consult with administrators, teachers, and school staff regarding student mental health and behavioral concerns.
- Partner with social service agencies, mental health providers, and community organizations to coordinate services.
- Conduct home visits when appropriate to strengthen home-school partnerships.
- Provide case management services, including referrals to community-based mental health providers and social service agencies.
- Support families in accessing outside long-term or intensive counseling, psychiatric services, and other community-based resources.
- Coordinate home, school, and community supports in response to crisis or complex student needs.
- Contribute to Tier 1 social-emotional learning initiatives and collaborate with staff to strengthen inclusive classroom communities.
- Provide professional development, workshops, and resources for staff and caregivers related to mental health, social-emotional development, and student support strategies.
- Support colleagues across schools as needed.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records in compliance with FERPA, IDEA, and district policy.
- Complete required documentation and administrative responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.
- Adhere to professional ethical standards and applicable federal and Massachusetts laws and regulations.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives to continuously improve practices and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Performing other duties as directed by school leadership.
- Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including counseling on an individual, group, and family basis
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, trauma-informed practices, cultural diversity, and family systems
- Strong foundation in school counseling, social work, and psychology
- Ability to consult with administrators, teachers, caregivers, and other professionals about student challenges and appropriate change strategies
- Ability to network with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively in a fast-paced school environment, balancing direct student services, collaboration, and documentation responsibilities
- Understanding of associated laws (IDEA, ADA, Section 504, compulsory attendance, etc.), ethical issues, professional issues, and standards
- Reflective practitioner with a growth mindset and a willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of students and the school community
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Massachusetts DESE licensure as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
- Independent counseling license (LMHC or LICSW)
- Experience working with children and adolescents in school settings
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
Reports To
The Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor will report to the school building principal and the Senior Director of Clinical Services and Social-Emotional Learning.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they contribute to this goal.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Welcome to ATX Learning
The Public Schools of Brookline provide education to PreK through Grade 12 students in eight elementary schools , one comprehensive high school, and three Early Childhood Education sites with vision that guides education in all our schools. Brookline provides an extraordinary education for every child. Each child's unique path to achievement is supported in academically exciting and programmatically rich environments. A dynamic, diverse community of teaching professionals works collaboratively, innovating and inspiring each other and their students. Staff gets to know students intellectually, developmentally and culturally. Students are encouraged to question and challenge ideas and participate as active citizens. Schools use a variety of assessments to get the fullest picture of student learning and growth over time. These data are shared regularly with the community, and they form the basis of how we understand and improve student, teacher and administrator performance. Parents are partners with the schools in supporting their children's education, and schools communicate effectively so that parents are confident of the response to their child's circumstances and needs. The community, well informed and involved in the schools, supports these efforts that continue a tradition of challenging ourselves to do better, efforts that ensure the enduring value of a Brookline education.
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