School Based Clinician- Behavioral Health

Devereux•West Whiteland Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy an active school environment that keeps you engaged and challenged, as well as consistently allows you to develop and learn? Are you looking for a clinical position that uses the most current evidenced-based practices in the field of behavior analysis and intervention? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! As a School Based Clinician, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of clinical services within our behavioral health school located in West Chester, PA. You will demonstrate the ability to work in collaboration with district personnel to provide clinical services to identified populations. You will demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and ability to understand, implement, as well as impact regulatory guidelines and professional standards. You will also provide prevention, case management and consultation services to individuals in schools. All services are family focused and are provided in the school settings. Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services’ Brandywine School offers an education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The goal of our Approved Private Schools is to create individualized educational opportunities that enable each student to live as a positive, healthy and socially-connected individual in his or her community. Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Each year, more than 1,000 children and adolescents receive specialized care, in the environment best suited to the unique challenges they face, all with the goal of providing each child with the academic, social, emotional and life skills needed to flourish in their home community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related Human Services discipline.
Minimum of two years verified paid experience providing mental health treatment required.
Current and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group counseling to students based on referrals from school district staff.
Provides Training and information sessions for parents and other stakeholders on mental health awareness and risk factors. Facilitates/co-facilitates groups within the schools utilizing evidence based curriculum
Implements and documents services in accordance with student IEPs. Attend IEP meetings and contribute to IEPs as needed. Understand special education laws and regulations related to mental health services and IEP mandates
Assists with crisis intervention/prevention services
Develops strong working relationships with schools through respectful communication and accountability. Provides consultation and training to school staff on mental health awareness and risk factors. Make recommendations for initiatives around school based mental health and prevention strategies
Maintain a knowledge of external supports available to students including but not limited to, local mental health provision agencies, crisis hotlines and mobile crisis units. Provide families information regarding how to access services outside of the school for mental health needs.

Benefits

Specialized training opportunities to include: In-house ethics trainings, potential exposure to Evidenced Based Practices: TF-CBT, DBT, PCIT
Clinical supervision twice a month to support development
Growth and Development across service lines
ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program (will help pay back student loans, pay upfront for continued education and assist with PSLF program
Free clinical supervision hours for LPC or LCSW or Any Master's level clinical counseling coursework
Opportunities for paid certifications, training, and other professional development
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
Annual rate of $54,820-$62,494
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.