School-based Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a school-based Mental Health Therapist / MHT!

*** Compensation for a PA licensed Mental Health Therapist (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is $70 per hour ***

• 7.5 paid hours per day following the academic calendar year
• Great opportunity for recent retirees, or those looking for supplemental income
• The Mental Health Therapist will be school-based at educational entities throughout Chester County, PA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing and implementing effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery
• Completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, insurance forms
• Maintain close communication with the student's guardians to monitor and promote progress

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXEPRIENCE:

• PA licensed mental health professional required (LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)
• A Master's Degree and at least one year experience in a CASSP system, school, or employed by a licensed mental health services agency or subcontracted agency required
• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

CREDENTIALS:
(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI -- Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening -- current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - diploma OR official transcripts from graduate program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Active license through the PA Board of Medicine in one of the following areas: LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC

Benefits

The school-based Mental Health Therapist / MHT is an independent contract (1099) positions. No benefits are associated with this role.

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to provide the highest quality of behavioral health & education services to area school districts and programs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

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CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated 4/17/26, MA)