School-Based Behavioral Health Coach: Wellness & Support

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health School Based Consultant for the McKeesport Area School District. This 10-month calendar position offers a pay range of $20.86–$25.31 per hour and a weekday schedule.

You will provide strength-based behavioral health coaching to students, families, and school staff, support coping skill development, and work with caregivers and teachers to implement intervention plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services field and 2+ years experience in a school or higher level of care.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Current valid PA Class I driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle required.
• Act 33, 168 and 34 clearances and Department of Education/Fingerprints required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strength-based behavioral health and wellness coaching to students, families, and school staff in assigned settings.
• Help students develop coping skills and positive behavior strategies to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes.
• Respond to concerning behaviors with de-escalation and coordinate with school staff to ensure safety.
• Participate in student case conferences and collaborate with caregivers, school personnel, and treatment team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in a social services field

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health School Based Consultant for the McKeesport Area School District. This 10-month calendar position offers a pay range of $20.86–$25.31 per hour and a weekday schedule.

You will provide strength-based behavioral health coaching to students, families, and school staff, support coping skill development, and work with caregivers and teachers to implement intervention plans.