The Priory School seeks a Wellness Counselor to play a pivotal role in fostering student resilience and holistic personal development. In this role, you will empower students to cultivate a strong sense of self, a healthy sense of balance, and explore meaning and purpose. Our counselors support the same caseload of students from their entry through graduation, allowing you to evolve into a vital trusted adult during this formative time of adolescence.

Start date: July 16, 2026

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned Master’s Degree in a counseling-related field
• Current Pupil Personnel Services credential (or non-California equivalent) or Licensed Marriage and  Family Therapist (AMFT will be considered) with counseling experience in a school setting
• Preferred: Experience with purpose learning, belonging curriculum, or SEL curriculum development

RESPONSIBILITIES WITH STUDENTS

• Provide human-centered, culturally-responsive, non-judgmental, individual and small-group counseling to middle and upper school students, including a small population of boarding students
• Cultivate healthy relationships and explore personal growth topics such as purpose, strengths, and values
• Create and deliver programming that addresses student well-being needs and concerns
• Use professional discretion to assess when it is appropriate to refer out for a higher level of care (ongoing psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, etc.)
• Uphold the department’s policy of confidentiality, and clearly and appropriately communicate the limitations of confidentiality to students
• Support mission-based programming through advisory, campus ministry retreats, and campus-wide committees

RESPONSIBILITIES WITH FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION

• Implement programs and deliver presentations for the school community regarding mental health and wellness, adolescent development, parent/guardian support, and relevant  topics
• Assist in the management of individual and schoolwide crises in a manner aligned with best practices and community standards of care
• Effectively communicate, collaborate, and consult with faculty, staff, and administration regarding student well-being 
• Observe student behavior in classroom environments with the goal of reducing barriers to learning
• Collaborate closely with members of the student support team (Director of Learning Support; Wellness Counseling; Director of DEI; Benedictine Scholars Coordinator; College Counseling; Dean of Students; Dean of Residential Life; Head of Middle School and Head of Upper School) and other departments 
• Attend Middle School and Upper School Student of Concern meetings with other members of the student support team; weekly department meetings; and other mandatory school wide events

RESPONSIBILITIES WITH CAREGIVERS

• Serve as a resource to families on mental health and wellness in the context of individual, targeted family support and broader, community-wide containers (parent coffees and salons, Common Ground Speaker Series debriefs, etc.)
• Provide appropriate psychoeducation in support of student well-being and referrals for more robust, outside support, when appropriate
• Regularly update and deliver external-facing department information 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seek out and complete professional development to remain up-to-date on issues relevant to the Priory community
• Maintain an up-to-date and extensive referrals list and provide referrals to appropriate professionals both proactively and as requested by students and caregivers
• Keep records in accordance with professional best practices and the school’s systems
• Potential opportunities to coach a sport of personal interest,  moderate a club or support an affinity space.

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