Mental Health Counselor

The Williston Northampton School, an independent, coeducational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 7–12, seeks a Mental Health Counselor to join our growing counseling team beginning in early 2027.

At Williston, supporting student mental health extends beyond the counseling office. Our counseling program is an active and integrated part of campus life, partnering with students, families, faculty, residential staff, and school leadership to promote well-being, foster connection, and help students navigate the challenges of adolescence.

We seek a clinician who values both evidence-based individual psychotherapy and the opportunity to contribute to the broader life of a culturally diverse school community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with adolescents, brings warmth and flexibility to their practice, and embraces the combination of clinical care, prevention, and collaboration that distinguishes counseling in a boarding school setting.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who bring specialized clinical training, experience, and perspectives relevant to adolescent mental health. We particularly value curiosity, a solutions-focused approach, culturally responsive care, and a commitment to teamwork. A full job description is available upon request.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field.
• Independent clinical licensure or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts, such as LICSW, LMHC, or licensed psychologist.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills, including familiarity with evidence-based approaches to adolescent mental health.
• Experience with crisis assessment and safety planning.

Candidates must successfully complete all legally mandated and school-required background checks, including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), and a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Full benefit eligibility. This position does not provide on-campus housing.

Please submit a cover letter, current résumé, and contact information for three references to David Koritkoski, Dean of Students at the link provided. Inquiries may also be directed to this address.

The Williston Northampton School is an equal opportunity employer and a nonsmoking campus.