Middle and Senior School Social-Emotional Counselor

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    31/01/2025
  • Location
  • Expiration date
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  • Experience
    2-3 Years
  • Qualification
    PGCE and/or QTS or Teaching License
  • Career Level
    Non-teaching and Support jobs
  • Start Date
    01/08/2025
  • Age Groups
    Middle/Secondary (12-15), High/Secondary (16-18)

Job Description

BHA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social-Emotional Counselor to support the well-being of students in Grades 6-12. In this role, you will provide individual and group counseling, promote mental health awareness, and foster a positive, inclusive school environment. If you are passionate about guiding adolescents through their social and emotional development, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
  • A recognized counseling certification or licensure (e.g., school counselor certification, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working as a school counselor, preferably in an international or IB school setting.
  • Strong knowledge of adolescent development, mental health support, and social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies.
  • Experience providing individual and group counseling to students in Middle and Senior School (Grades 6-12).
  • Familiarity with child protection policies, safeguarding protocols, and crisis intervention strategies.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Based on experience and qualifications, paid in USD.
  • Housing: housing provided or a housing allowance.
  • Annual Flight Allowance: Round-trip airfare provided each year.
  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Tuition Benefits: Free tuition for up to two children enrolled at BHA.
  • Pension Contribution: School-supported pension plan.
  • Gratuity: End-of-contract gratuity payment.
  • Contract Duration: Two-year contract, renewable upon mutual agreeme
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