High School Therapist

The J.S. Bryant School, opening September 2025, is a private, not-for-profit, 12-month therapeutic high school dedicated to empowering LGBTQIA+ teens to be their most authentic selves. Experiential learning and robust wellness support are foundational to our program.  This is a non-traditional interdisciplinary educational environment in which teachers are expected to teach diverse subject area content and develop and deliver lessons that are project-based, inquiry-based, place-based, career-connected, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. Creativity, flexibility, sensitivity, and on the spot problem-solving are required.  Many of our students are navigating mental health or social-emotional challenges that have previously disrupted their learning. Our school’s facilities are located in the Massachusetts Berkshire Foothills. We seek a Therapist who has 5+ years experience in a clinical setting with teens.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professional with relevant Masters Degree 
• Previous experience providing therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens and their families
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive wellness environment
• Ability to incorporate nature-based therapy practices
• Experience in supporting teens with diverse social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Deep background in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, through work and/or lived-experience

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties (75%)

• Complete individual student assessments and treatment plans for one-on-one therapy and family therapy 

• Provide student one-on-one therapy and family therapy as agreed upon by parents/guardians
• Coordinate the development and implementation of 1-hour “wellness club” 3 times a week in modalities of the students’ choosing (hiking, farm animal care, book club, art, music, etc.)
• Participate in wraparound support including parents/guardians, teachers, and nurse including advising teachers in integration of therapeutic supports for students’ social-emotional and mental health needs.

• Respond to student emergencies and complete crisis reporting protocol as required

• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters and, adhere to HIPAA standards and regulations

Administrative Duties (25%)

• Manage the mental health documentation required to consult with parents/guardians and, as needed, outside prescribers, DESE and local school districts 

• Coordinate all scheduling for student one-on-one therapy and family therapy sessions

• Conduct staff professional development training on wellness challenges and support
• Attend staff and school-wide meetings as specified by school leadership

• Participate in all-school safety proceduresand taskforce leadership as needed

• Support the unexpected start-up activities of the new school

Additional Information:

• Half-time to transition to Full-time as enrollment grows
  (9am-5pm school day, Monday to Friday - school calendar)
• Start Date: August 1, 2025

• Onsite only position in the Massachusetts Berkshire Foothills

• Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 full-time salary (pro-rated to part-time effort)
• Benefits: Medical, retirement plan

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and their resume (with a request for references to follow) to: Allison Druin, Head of School at [email protected]. 

For best consideration please submit by May 12, 2025. 

The Review Process: 

• Screening call: A 10-15 minute conversation with Allison Druin, Head of School to discuss qualifications and interest
• If applicable, a zoom interview will follow: An in-depth interview with the hiring team to explore your experience and suitability for the role
• If you are a finalist for the position, then three references will be requested so that follow-up phone calls can be made
• Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled