Empowering School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Devereux; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low student-to-staff ratios

Student loan debt assistance

3 paid personal days

Health benefits

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for a school-based partial hospital program. You will provide therapeutic interventions in a classroom setting, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help develop and implement behavioral health plans to support students with diverse needs.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Human Services, experience with special needs children, and required clearances. The role offers a structured school-calendar schedule and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field (clinical discipline preferred).
• Experience working with special needs children is required.
• ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• PA Mandated Reporter Training.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, instruction and therapeutic intervention within a classroom setting.
• Conduct continuous functional behavioral assessments and develop behavioral health plans.
• Foster social, emotional and academic development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tailor support to each student’s needs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Motivation to work with special needs

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Devereux is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for a school-based partial hospital program. You will provide therapeutic interventions in a classroom setting, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help develop and implement behavioral health plans to support students with diverse needs.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Human Services, experience with special needs children, and required clearances. The role offers a structured school-calendar schedule and a competitive salary.