School-based Therapist
School-based Therapist
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Job Title:School-Based Therapist
We are looking for a School-Based Therapist to join our team. This role plays a vital part in promoting the mental emotional and behavioral well-being of our diverse student population ensuring they have the support needed to succeed in a rigorous and inclusive academic environment. The therapist will provide direct mental health services including individual and group counseling crisis intervention and family engagement. In this collaborative role the therapist will work closely with educators administrators and families to implement trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions aligned with the schools mission and values.
What you bring to the table
Masters Degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or a related field
Current Pennsylvania licensure (e.g. LCSW LPC LMFT) or working toward licensure under clinical supervision
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development mental health assessment and evidence-based therapeutic practices
Experience developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for students
Skill in using trauma-informed culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches to support student wellness
Excellent oral and written communication skills for collaborating with families staff and community partners
Ability to build trust and rapport with students families and staff to foster a safe and supportive school environment
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in school-based mental health services
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Employee Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Medical dental and vision benefits which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program
- Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs and access to a Wellness Hub
- Flexible Savings Accounts for Health Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements
- Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) for current and active members or PenServ 403(b) plan for new members to help our employees save for retirement.
- Paid time off for sick days personal days and holidays
- We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops conferences and training sessions.
- Want to have some fun too Yes please! Enjoy team building appreciation days supportive and collaborative environments and much more!
- Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee well ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team scouting for the best people to support our students and school!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 10 months exempt
- This position is for in-person work at our location
- 180 instructional days 191 work days (new staff members work additional days for induction/orientation)
- In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable
- To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We can accept clearances that are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including your spam and junk folders for these notices.
Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process for the final salary to be confirmed.
Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination:Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race color national origin gender sexual orientation age religion veteran status disability history of disability or perceived disability. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please email us at or call .
Employment Type
Full-Time
