Overview

The Upper School Psychologist supports students’ academic achievement, emotional well-being, and social development during the high school years. This role partners with students, families, faculty, and school leadership to promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual and group counseling to address students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Conduct psychological assessments and contribute to evaluations, educational planning, and appropriate student supports.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, counselors, and administrators to develop and monitor strategies for student success.
- Consult with faculty on classroom interventions, student behavior, learning needs, and supportive practices.
- Identify students who may need additional support and facilitate referrals to appropriate school or community resources.
- Support crisis response, risk assessment, and follow-up in accordance with school policies and applicable professional standards.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and communicate relevant information appropriately.
- Contribute to prevention programs and educational initiatives addressing wellness, mental health, and healthy relationships.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and help review the effectiveness of student support plans.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, mental health, and evidence-informed counseling practices.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with high school students from diverse backgrounds.
- Skills in psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and individualized support planning.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and consultation skills with students, families, and school staff.




- Sound judgment and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to sensitive or urgent situations.
- Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, inclusion, and culturally responsive support.
- Strong organization, documentation, and time-management skills.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

- Experience providing psychological or counseling services in a secondary school or similar educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with learning differences, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, or other mental health needs.
- Familiarity with school-based crisis response, suicide prevention, and multidisciplinary student support teams.
- Experience designing wellness programming or providing consultation and training for educators and families.
- Relevant state licensure or certification, as required for the position and jurisdiction.

Tools & Technologies

- Student information systems and secure platforms for maintaining student records.
- Psychological assessment tools and instruments appropriate to professional training and authorization.
- Digital documentation, scheduling, and communication tools used in school settings.
- Virtual meeting and counseling platforms, where permitted by school policy and professional standards.

Working Conditions

- Work is primarily conducted in a school environment, with regular interaction with students, families, and staff.
- May include individual and group sessions, classroom consultation, meetings, and school-wide programming.
- Requires handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- May involve responding to time-sensitive student concerns and coordinating support during challenging situations.
- Work schedule generally follows the school calendar and may include occasional evening events or family meetings.

📌 Upper School Psychologist (Lima)
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📍 Lima