MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.•North Union Township, PA

11d

About The Position

Individual Therapist – Child & Adolescent Services (K–12) Make a Real Difference Every Day Master's degree required, Licensed Clinician Preferred Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. (CRCSI) is looking for a passionate Individual Therapist to join our therapeutic school‑based team. If you’re driven by helping children and adolescents build stability, confidence, and resilience, this is the place to do work that truly matters. Here, therapy isn’t isolated — you’ll work side‑by‑side with educators, psychiatrists, and family members to support the whole child and help them succeed at home, in school, and within their communities. 💼 What You’ll Do As an Individual Therapist, you will play a key role in each child’s treatment journey. You will: Provide weekly individual therapy and bi‑weekly family therapy using evidence‑based practices Offer day‑to‑day therapeutic interventions based on each student’s needs Lead group therapy when assigned Complete intake assessments, clinical evaluations, and individualized treatment plans Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, academic staff, and outside providers Support students in improving classroom behaviors and coping skills Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and supervision to continually strengthen your skills 🔑 Essential Skills for Success You’ll thrive in this role if you can: Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth and families Adapt evidence‑based interventions to a wide range of diagnoses Communicate clearly with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams Manage documentation and treatment planning with accuracy and timeliness Utilize crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies, including TCI techniques Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured therapeutic environment Physical and practical abilities include sitting/standing for extended periods, lifting up to 25 lbs., and performing basic office tasks.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
Ability to obtain Act 33/34/FBI Clearances
Basic computer proficiency
Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth and families
Adapt evidence‑based interventions to a wide range of diagnoses
Communicate clearly with parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
Manage documentation and treatment planning with accuracy and timeliness
Utilize crisis intervention and behavioral management strategies, including TCI techniques
Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured therapeutic environment
sitting/standing for extended periods
lifting up to 25 lbs.
performing basic office tasks

Nice To Haves

LSW, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LMFT PREFERRED
Experience as a mental health therapist preferred
Training or certification in CBT, DBT, ACT, or other evidence‑based therapies is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual therapy and bi‑weekly family therapy using evidence‑based practices
Offer day‑to‑day therapeutic interventions based on each student’s needs
Lead group therapy when assigned
Complete intake assessments, clinical evaluations, and individualized treatment plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, academic staff, and outside providers
Support students in improving classroom behaviors and coping skills
Participate in treatment team meetings, case reviews, and supervision to continually strengthen your skills
Complete intake packets and rating scales for treatment planning
Conduct treatment reviews with parents/guardians and collaborate with outside providers
Support academic staff in promoting classroom success
Maintain program materials and contribute to an organized therapeutic space
Understand and follow licensing and payer requirements
Complete discharge summaries and insurance documentation
Engage in ongoing training and clinical supervision to grow professionally