Pre-Licensed School-Based Outpatient Therapist

Pennsylvania Counseling Services Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Licensure supervision available

Summers off

No late nights/weekends

Performance incentives

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) is hiring a Master’s-level School-Based Outpatient Therapist to support children and adolescents in the Lancaster area. This role emphasizes strong clinical empathy, coordination with schools, and a balanced schedule aligned with the academic calendar.

We offer unbeatable work-life balance, 35-hour weeks, and opportunities for licensure supervision, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services related field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Education).
• Ability to pass PA State Police Criminal History Check and FBI background check (through DHS).
• Strong clinical empathy, consistency, teamwork, and grit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention including intakes, diagnostic assessments, and individual and family counseling.
• Collaborate with educators, school personnel, and parents to wrap supports around high-needs students.
• Develop personalized, strengths-based treatment plans and participate in regular clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical empathy

Teamwork

Grit

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Job description

Pre-Licensed School-Based Outpatient Therapist

City Lancaster, PA

Clinic Lancaster City

Job Type Clinical

• Healthcare:Employer-covered health insurance (or alternative waiver compensation if you already have coverage).
• Insurance Options:Access to dental, vision, and disability insurance plans.
• Retirement:401(k) with company matching after one year of service.
• Time Off:Paid time off (PTO) and paid holiday pay.

Requirements

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• Education:Master’s degree in a Human Services related major (such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Education).
• Clearances:Ability to pass PA State Police Criminal History Check and FBI Criminal Background Check (via the Department of Human Services).
• Core Traits:Looking for candidates who display strong clinical empathy, consistency, teamwork, and grit.

Description

Launch Your Career with Perfect Work-Life Balance

Pennsylvania Counseling Services (PCS) is hiring a Master’s-level School-Based Outpatient Therapist. This role is designed specifically for compassionate, mission-driven clinicians who want to make a profound difference in the lives of high-needs kids and adolescents while enjoying unbeatable work-life balance.

We are committed to building a diverse clinical team and strongly encourage male, bilingual (Spanish/ASL), and ethnically diverse cliniciansto apply.

Top Perks & Professional Growth

• FREE Licensure Supervision:Accrue hours toward your LPC, LCSW, or LMFTtrack from day one at no cost to you.
• Summers Completely Off:Perfect for clinicians who value the academic calendar to recharge, travel, or spend time with family.
• No Late Nights/Weekends:A sustainable, predictable 35-hour workweek.
• Performance Incentives:Potential bonus pay opportunities for high achievers.
• Continued Education:Tuition assistance and discounts at various educational institutions for advanced degrees and certifications.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a School-Based Therapist, you will provide critical mental health advocacy to children and families within the local school ecosystem:

• Clinical Intervention:Conduct initial intakes, diagnostic assessments, and deliver individual and family counseling.
• Systemic Collaboration:Partner directly with educators, school personnel, and parents to wrap support around high-needs students.
• Build Resilience:Develop and implement personalized, strengths-based treatment plans tailored to student success.
• Team Support:Participate in regular clinical supervision, training, and collaborative case consultations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week) Part time 2 days/12 sessions per week Schedule: Monday to Friday (School Hours) Degree Requirement:Master's Degree (Required)

Pay $20/hour

Degree Requirement Master's Degree

Working Hours Monday to Friday (School Hours, Summers Off)