School Based Clinician
About The Position
Are you passionate about supporting students’ mental health and helping them thrive in their academic and personal lives? If so, you’ll enjoy the meaningful work of a School Based Clinician with Devereux. You'll create real impact in schools while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your mission-driven mindset. Devereux Pennsylvania’s School-based Mental Health Services provides resources, education and support to children – and their families – who are living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Our School-Based Clinicians respond to the mental health needs of students within a school district, as identified by district personnel.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related Human Services discipline.
- Minimum of one year of verified paid experience providing mental health treatment required.
- Current and valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques
Nice To Haves
- Clinical licensure preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to students based on referral from school district staff.
- Train and provide information sessions for parents, school staff, and other stakeholders on mental health awareness and risk factors.
- Facilitate/co-facilitate groups within the schools as well as in the community as needed utilizing evidence based curriculums.
- Assist with crisis intervention to include initiatives around school based mental health and prevention strategies.
- Develop strong working relationships with schools through respectful communication and accountability.
Benefits
- Part-time, school-based hours (up to 3 days per week)
- Hourly Pay: $25 - $28 per hour based on experience and licensure.
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- A dynamic and supportive team environment within school settings
- Professional development and training opportunities
- The chance to help shape prevention initiatives and mental health strategies
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
