LCSW or LPC

Healthcare Recruiters International; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International is seeking an independently licensed Lead School Based Therapist (LCSW or LPC) to supervise four therapists across four school sites in Pennsylvania. This leadership role includes ensuring service quality and collaborating with school staff, students, and families.

The position offers $50,000 to $60,000 per year, 30-40 hours weekly, with limited direct clinical duties and opportunities to shape behavioral health services for children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active independent Pennsylvania clinical license required.
• LCSW or LPC strongly preferred.
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or families.
• Previous clinical supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• School based, outpatient, or community behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and support to four school based therapists
• Oversee behavioral health services across four schools
• Review assessments, treatment plans, clinical documentation, and discharge planning
• Provide clinical consultation regarding complex cases, crises, and safety concerns
• Monitor documentation for quality, accuracy, and timely completion
• Ensure services meet professional, ethical, agency, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, and community providers
• Assist with therapist orientation, training, development, and performance feedback
• Support evidence based and strength based treatment practices
• Participate in team meetings and program quality improvement efforts
• Maintain a small clinical caseload when needed

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field

Job description

Lead School Based Therapist, LCSW or LPC

Chester, Pennsylvania
$50,000 to $60,000 per year
30 to 40 hours per week

Healthcare Recruiters International is recruiting an independently licensed Lead School Based Therapist for a community focused behavioral health organization serving children, adolescents, and families.

This position will oversee four therapists providing mental health services across two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The Lead Therapist will provide clinical supervision, monitor service quality, and support collaboration among therapists, school personnel, students, and families.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Salary between $50,000 and $60,000
• Flexible schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week
• Leadership opportunity with an established behavioral health organization
• Opportunity to oversee therapists across four school locations
• Limited direct clinical responsibilities as needed
• Meaningful work supporting children, adolescents, and families

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and support to four school based therapists
• Oversee behavioral health services across four schools
• Review assessments, treatment plans, clinical documentation, and discharge planning
• Provide clinical consultation regarding complex cases, crises, and safety concerns
• Monitor documentation for quality, accuracy, and timely completion
• Ensure services meet professional, ethical, agency, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, and community providers
• Assist with therapist orientation, training, development, and performance feedback
• Support evidence based and strength based treatment practices
• Participate in team meetings and program quality improvement efforts
• Maintain a small clinical caseload when needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Active independent Pennsylvania clinical license required
• LCSW or LPC strongly preferred
• Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or families
• Previous clinical supervision or leadership experience preferred
• School based, outpatient, or community behavioral health experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between assigned school locations

Schedule Information

During the academic year, services will primarily be provided within the assigned schools. When school is not in session, employees will work from the organization's local office during summer break, school breaks, and holidays not observed by the organization.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance