Mental Health Therapist (10-month position) - Countywide

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Opt-out payments

Flex benefit cash payment 1.5%

Life insurance 2.5x salary

Long-term disability

PSERS retirement

Workers' Compensation

Personal days

Vacation days

Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit in PA is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for the 2026-2027 school year. This 190-day (10-month) position serves countywide, delivering individual and group therapy and leading treatment planning and progress notes.

Applicants must be a licensed mental health professional (LSW/LCSW/LPC) or have passed a national board, with a Master's and CASSP or school experience; PA clearances and driver's license required; salary range $50,409–$63,012.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health professional (LSW/LCSW/LPC) or has passed a national board certification and is eligible for PA licensing.
• Master’s Degree and at least one year experience in a CASSP system, school, or licensed mental health agency.
• PDESchool Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate PK-12 preferred.
• Training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and provide direct therapeutic interventions including group and individual therapy and treatment planning.
• Lead the therapeutic intervention team; complete documentation such as treatment/discharge plans, psychosocial history, progress notes, and insurance forms.
• Maintain close communication with the child’s parent(s) to monitor and promote progress.

Skills

Licensed professional

Behavioral counseling

Team coordination

Agency collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Educational Specialist PK-12 (PA)

Job description

Mental Health Therapist (10-month position) - Countywide JobID: 4500

• Position Type: Behavioral & Mental Health Services/ Mental Health Therapist
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026

Vacanciesexists forMental Health Therapists(for the 2026-2027School Year) within the Division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.These are 190-day (10-month) positionslocated countywide.

At theCCIU,we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication,and collaborative spiritthatour employees bring to their work every day,and we know that achieving success takes a teamapproach!We strive to hire exceptional, motivated,and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaderswhocontribute to a better Chester County and beyond.Ifyou are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career,

Qualifications:

• - Licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW,or LPC)or has passed a national board certification exam in a related fieldand is eligible for and has initiated the PA state licensing process required.
• - 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
• - PDESchool Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate PK-12preferred
• - Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling
• - Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• - Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearance,required

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for 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.

The therapist is the lead team member responsible for coordinating therapeutic intervention. The therapist will be responsible for completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, and insurance forms. The therapist maintains close communication with the child's parent(s) to monitor and promote progress.

Salary (2026-27rates):

Project Staff, Band 14 (190days/10months)

$50,409- $63,012annually- (Placement on band is based on direct full-time experience as a licensed clinician)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (based on district calendar)

190days (10months), 7.5 hrs/day.

Project Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage are not needed, generous opt-out payments are available
• 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
• Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary, paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective the 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• Two personal days annually; Vacation Days accrued monthly; Twelve sick days per year- unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of up to 15 credits per year
• ...and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.