Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker

The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers and specialists to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.

We offer our highly promising learners in grades K-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work collaboratively with our School Psychology, Therapy, and Education Teams, as well as with students, parents, and outside providers.

Candidate Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• LCSW, LMHC or LMSW
• Minimum of two years working in an educational setting
• Experience working with twice-exceptional students or neurodivergent learners
• Demonstrated alignment with our mission and core SEL & EF programs — Experience with CPS, PBIS, CBT, DBT, OST/OTMP is recommended but not required
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessments, executive functioning challenges, and interventions for gifted and learning-disabled students
• Experience reading and interpreting Neuropsychological Evaluations and IEPs
• Proficiency with classroom technologies, online learning platforms, and Google Suite
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa to work in the U.S. now or in the future

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological and psychoeducational assessments to identify students’ strengths, challenges, and support needs
• Develop and implement individualized interventions to support students’ executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support for students
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and administrators to develop and implement accommodations, IEPs, and 504 Plans
• Support faculty in implementing best practices for neurodivergent learners, including strategies for gifted and learning-disabled students
• Facilitate student-centered problem-solving meetings and support restorative practices
• Provide parent guidance, education, and collaboration to help families navigate twice-exceptional learning needs
• Stay up to date with research on neurodivergence, mental health, and best practices for 2e student support
• Contribute to professional development for faculty on topics such as executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards
• Conduct regular observations and collect/interpret data to identify the current developmental and cognitive needs of a caseload of around 25 students
• Based on all information and current evaluations, create/update Transition Plans and Learner Profiles
• Provide at least weekly 1:1 and group counseling onsite to student caseload, including crisis intervention & support
• Participate in the Admissions process via student observations or 1:1 meetings, and feedback to the Admissions Team
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Participate in all school and grade meetings, and in opportunities for professional development
• Willingness to support with additional tasks or committees as requested by leadership
• Experience working with twice-exceptional students or neurodivergent learners
• Strong knowledge of psychological assessments, executive functioning challenges, and interventions for gifted and learning-disabled students
• Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety)
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and consultation skills
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to support student success
• Ability to support teachers with classroom Supports for Tier I intervention including but not limited to restorative approaches to behavior, positive behavioral supports, social emotional learning

Qualifications & Skills:

• Authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners
• Experience working in gifted and special needs learning spaces, and have deep knowledge in and passion for their area(s) of specialty
• Grounded in an understanding of progressive, inquiry-based education
• Experience with or a desire to teach, counsel, mentor, in a setting that honors the competence, independence, and promise of children
• Creative designer of learning experiences who leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools to create a purposeful experience that drives student learning

Preferred Experience:

• Background in progressive or strengths-based educational models
• Training in social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-informed care, and restorative practices
• Experience supporting students with anxiety, perfectionism, and self-regulation challenges
• Familiarity with assistive technology and interventions for executive functioning

The Lang School (thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in Lower Manhattan serving grades K-12. Our high potential and gifted learners also have learning challenges, such as ADHD, anxiety, EF difficulties, dyslexia, or autism. These twice-exceptional (“2e”) learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based supports and a robust Talent Development Program.

To Apply: We will follow up with promising candidates who align with potential openings. At Lang, we appreciate that people's professional paths aren't necessarily linear and that they can be punctuated by purposeful gaps.

Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range $75,000 - $100,000) The Lang School offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.