School Based Counselor

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental and vision insurance

Prescription benefits

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Pre-tax spending accounts (HSA/FSAs)

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, PA seeks a School Based Counselor to provide counseling within the school setting under a trauma-informed approach. The role focuses on engaging students and families in treatment, while maintaining timely clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include direct services, supervision reviews, team participation, and adherence to program timelines. Eligible benefits include PTO, health coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or a related human services field is required.
• License eligibility may be required for some schools.
• Must have clear criminal, child abuse, FBI, and NSO clearances and passing motor vehicle clearance.
• Must be able to work in a loud/distracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services in the school setting (90% of time billed).
• Direct services to students and/or families and engage them in treatment.
• Attend supervisor meetings to review caseload and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.
• Complete clinical documentation and dictation within program timelines.
• Administer clinical assessments and complete related records.
• Complete other program or grant-related paperwork promptly.

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related human services discipline

Job description

Position: School Based Counselor ($27hr to $30hr) - (NASD CBITS)

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the School-Based Counselor:

• To spend 90% of their time providing billable services within the school setting- including counseling services, collateral contacts, and administrative work.
• To spend half of their time worked providing direct services to students and/or their family members and successfully engaging them in the treatment process.
• To meet regularly with their assigned supervisor to review their current caseload and discuss progress or regression, as per program guidelines.
• To attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• To complete and submit to the electronic health record all required clinical documentation in a professional manner and within the established program expectations and time-frames.
• To administer assigned clinical assessments to all students on their caseload and to complete their subsequent dictation according to established program time frames and protocols.
• To complete other assigned paperwork for the program and/or grant funding in a timely manner

Minimal Qualifications for the School-Based Counselor:

• A school-based therapist shall be a mature individual with sound judgment and serve as an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.
• They must possess at least a master's degree in a counseling or related human services discipline.
• Some schools require school-based therapists to be license-eligible.
• They should be a mature and dependable person with sound judgment and serve as an appropriate role model to youth and families.
• They must be an individual who has never been convicted of any child abuse offenses and have clear criminal, child abuse, FBI and National Sex Offender clearances. They must receive a passing score on the annual motor vehicle clearance.
• At times, the position requires being able to walk and climb flights of stairs.
• The candidate must have the ability to work in a loud or distracting environment.

Physical Requirements of the School-Based Counselor:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally

If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.