School Based Clinician

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health•Lansdowne, PA

5d•$55,000 - $62,000•Onsite

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, supporting William Penn School District. Here’s your chance to create real impact in schools and communities while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your mission-driven mindset. Being a School Based Clinician at Devereux has its Advantages: You will work with other committed professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: Flexible, school-based hours (37.5 hour work week) Competitive Pay: $55000 - $62000 per year based on experience and licensure. ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give – career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition coverage and student loan repayment, among other benefits! A dynamic and supportive team environment within school settings Ongoing professional development and training opportunities The chance to help shape prevention initiatives and mental health strategies 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.
Clinical licensure required.
1 year in a student serving school setting or 1 year of direct clinical work.
Minimum of two years of verified paid experience providing mental health treatment required.
Current and valid driver’s license required.
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more.
Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
Occasional use of computers and office equipment.
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques

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

Flexible, school-based hours (37.5 hour work week)
Competitive Pay: $55000 - $62000 per year based on experience and licensure.
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give – career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition coverage and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
A dynamic and supportive team environment within school settings
Ongoing 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.