Academic and Therapeutic Services Mental Health Therapist - School-Based, PRN

We provide therapy as well as psychiatric and medication management services to children, adults, and families. School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and Washington counties.

We are looking for confident professionals to provide quality individual therapeutic support and counseling to students as identified by the school district via the IEP process. The location of services will take place in the identified public school(s). This position works closely with school district personnel including teachers, school counselors and special education coordinators.

Qualifications best suited for the position:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Initiative

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ behavioral health needs and develop and implement a specific plan of services
• Active involvement in the treatment of students (attends supervision, IEP, and SAP meetings)
• Provide consistent and quality individual therapy as needed
• Provide crisis support during school hours
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
• Consult with school personnel related to student behavior

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline, with a degree program that includes a clinical practicum required
• LSW required
• Experience diagnosing and providing therapy preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Benefits

• $750 sign on bonus
• Referral bonuses
• Schedule follows school calendar
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.