Mental Health Specialist Berks County

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Mental Health Specialist / MHS in the morning ATTEND program with our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit! The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school week. Services will be provided for an extended period of weeks or months. Work with school aged students with emotional or behavioral needs. Transportation from the client's home to school may be required. No services are provided if there is no school. Transfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiver.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a mental health / human service study such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Education, etc.
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance (current within 12 months)
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance (current within 12 months)
• PA Department of Education FBI -- Use code 1KG6XN (current within 12 months)
• TB Screening (current within 3 months)
• Education Documentation - diploma OR official transcripts from graduate program
• Professional Liability Insurance

Nice To Haves

• Additional 6 months work experience providing clinical therapy in an individual, family, or group format
• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

Responsibilities

• Provide services in the home setting before school hours to help an individual transition from home to school day
• Work with school aged students with emotional or behavioral needs
• Transportation from the client's home to school may be required
• Transfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiver

Benefits

• No benefits are associated with this role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level