School Based Clinician

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Hourly pay $25-28

ASCEND program

Supportive team environment

Professional development

Prevention initiatives

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Malvern, PA is seeking a School Based Clinician to provide individual and group counseling in schools, anchored to referrals from district staff and evidence-based practices.

This part-time role offers up to 3 days per week, with hourly pay of $25–$28 based on experience and licensure, plus access to professional development and the ASCEND career accelerator program to support growth in the field of school mental health.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services discipline.
• Clinical licensure preferred.
• Minimum of one year of verified paid experience providing mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students based on referral from school district staff.
• Train and provide information sessions for parents, school staff, and other stakeholders on mental health awareness and risk factors.
• Facilitate/co‑facilitate groups within the schools as well as in the community.
• Assist with crisis intervention and prevention strategies.
• Develop strong working relationships with schools through respectful communication and accountability.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services discipline

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about supporting students’ mental health and helping them thrive in their academic and personal lives?

If so, you’ll enjoy the meaningful work of a School Based Clinician with Devereux. You'll create real impact in schools while working alongside dedicated professionals who share your mission-driven mindset.

Being a School Based Clinician at Devereux has its Advantages:

You will work with other committed professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Part-time, school-based hours (up to 3 days per week)

• Hourly Pay: $25 - $28 per hour based on experience and licensure.

• ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give – career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition coverage and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

• A dynamic and supportive team environment within school settings

• Professional development and training opportunities

• The chance to help shape prevention initiatives and mental health strategies

Devereux Pennsylvania’s School-based Mental Health Servicesprovides resources, education and support to children – and their families – who are living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Our School-Based Clinicians respond to the mental health needs of students within a school district, as identified by district personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students based on referral from school district staff.

• Train and provide information sessions for parents, school staff, and other stakeholders on mental health awareness and risk factors.

• Facilitate/co‑facilitate groups within the schools as well as in the community as needed utilizing evidence based curriculums.

• Assist with crisis intervention to include initiatives around school based mental health and prevention strategies.

• Develop strong working relationships with schools through respectful communication and accountability.

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Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related Human Services discipline.

• Clinical licensure preferred.

• Minimum of one year of verified paid experience providing mental health treatment required.

• Current and valid driver’s license required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques – upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) techniques

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

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Posted Date 6 days ago (8/5/2026 4:27 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-52480

Category Clinical

Position Type Part-Time

Remote No

Location : City Malvern

Location : State/Province PA

Location : Country US

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.