High School Psychologist Leave Replacement

Salary Range: $63,000 - $77,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

Dalton seeks a full-time High School Psychologist (Psy.D., Ph.D.) or Master Level Clinician, LCSW, LPC or Ed.D. for a leave replacement from November 2026 through June 2027. The psychologist/counselor will provide clinical counseling and consultation to support the mental health, emotional well-being, and healthy development of high school students. This is a full-time, in-person position reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness.

Responsibilities

Clinical Counseling & Student Support:

• Provide short-term individual counseling to high school students presenting with a range of social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Conduct clinical and risk assessments; respond to mental health crises and develop safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement appropriate short-term interventions and coping strategies.
• Support students navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, identity development, family concerns, substance use, grief and loss, and other adolescent mental health concerns.
• Determine when additional evaluation, outside treatment, or higher levels of care are warranted and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries, confidentiality, and documentation in accordance with professional standards and school policies.

Consultation & Care Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, learning support professionals, and the High School Clinical Team to coordinate student support.
• Communicate with outside therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other providers, as appropriate and with appropriate releases of information.
• Coordinate school-based and community-based mental health services and support continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation and contribute clinical expertise to discussions regarding students of concern.