Anticipated Opening - Educational Therapist, PRIDE Program at Pottsville Academy

Behavioral Health Associates • Pottsville, PA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization that offers an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders. The PRIDE Program at Pottsville Academy aims to empower students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives. This role is for an anticipated opening for a full-time Educational Therapist for the new PRIDE Program at Pottsville Academy, which is slated to open at the beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Positively represent and promote BHA Services.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Work both independently and as a team.
• Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school setting or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and academic services to students.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Assist with delivery of academic instruction.
• Document student observations/data.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, restorative, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and a part of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Be responsible for equipment and materials for the program.
• Respond positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.
• Have current lesson plans and appropriate materials available for use by any substitute, if necessary.
• Work to stay current in subject and content area of instructional techniques.
• Other duties assigned by Administration.

Benefits

• Full Time, Paid Year-Round.
• Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days.
• Time Off for School Holidays and Breaks.
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level