Educational Therapist

Behavioral Health Associates; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefit Package

Paid Sick and Personal Leave

School Holiday Breaks

Job summary

Behavioral Health Associates is seeking a Therapist to provide direct counseling and academic/behavioral support to students in a therapeutic and educational setting. You will create weekly lesson plans and utilize crisis prevention techniques as needed, while documenting observations.

You will assist with academic instruction and help foster a non-threatening, respectful school community under supervision of the Program Director. Full-time position with benefits is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education or related field.
• Experience in a school or mental health setting.
• Uses effective verbal and written expression.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and academic services to students.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Assist with delivery of academic instruction.
• Document student observations/data.
• Contribute to a safe, restorative school environment.

Skills

Counseling

Academic support

Verbal expression

Written expression

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services / Education or related field

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for a Therapist.

JOB GOAL

• Provide direct counseling and academic/behavioral support to meet the needs of students in a therapeutic and educational setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide therapeutic and academic services to students.
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.
• Assist with delivery of academic instruction.
• Document student observations/data.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, restorative, and where the students feel respected, accepted, and a part of the school community.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Be responsible for equipment and materials for the program.
• Respond positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.
• Have current lesson plans and appropriate materials available for use by any substitute, if necessary.
• Work to stay current in subject and content area of instructional techniques.
• Other duties assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Education or related field
• Experience working in a school setting or mental health setting
• Basic computer literacy
• Utilizes effective verbal and written expression

BENEFITS

• Full Time
• Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days
• Time Off for School Holidays and Breaks
• Paid Year Round
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.