High School Psychologist / Social-Emotional Counsellor

Role Overview

The High School Psychologist / Social-Emotional Counsellor is a member of the Student Support Team and shares responsibility for student wellbeing, inclusion and mental health across the High School. The role provides direct counselling, psychological support, consultation, and system-level guidance to students, families and staff, with particular attention to students who are socially, emotionally or psychologically vulnerable. Working hours and days are flexible and can be arranged to fit your existing schedule.

You have the freedom to allocate your working hours across the week in a way that suits your availability while meeting the needs of students and the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual social-emotional counselling to students aged 15–19, supporting their mental health, resilience, relationships and academic wellbeing.
• Design and implement preventive and systemic interventions at class and year-group levels to promote student wellbeing and positive group dynamics.
• Develop, implement and review individual student support plans in alignment with the IB Access and Inclusion Policy.
• Collaborate with the student wellbeing team, student support staff, teachers and parents to coordinate appropriate support.
• Guide students and families through the Danish public and private healthcare and youth support systems, including PPR, specialist clinics and pathways to diagnostic assessment.
• Prepare professional referrals and supporting documentation for external assessments, including neuropsychological or psychiatric evaluations, within the scope of professional competence.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection requirements; identify students requiring specialist intervention and coordinate appropriate follow-up and support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications and training in psychology, counselling or social-emotional support. A qualification as a psychologist, including assessment and diagnosis, is preferred; demonstrated expertise in social-emotional counselling will also be considered.
• Knowledge of the Danish healthcare and youth support systems, including PPR.
• Experience with psychological screening and assessment tools such as WISC, WAIS, BASC, and BRIEF is an advantage.
• Experience working within the International Baccalaureate (IB) system is desirable but not required.

Position Details

• Reports to: High School Principal / Programme Principal
• Works closely with: the Learning Support Team, Student Wellbeing Team, teaching staff, parents and external specialists
• Position: Part-time (50%)
• Start date: January 2027, or by agreement
• Closing date for applications: 20 November 2026