School Based Counselor

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability

Health care and Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a School Based Counselor for the Bethlehem area. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based curriculums within the school, with a strong emphasis on direct student services and family engagement.

This full-time position requires a master's degree in counseling or related field and background clearances. You will work in a trauma-informed setting, collaborate with supervisors, and document all activities in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related human services discipline (license-eligible where required).
• Must be a mature, responsible role model for youth and families.
• Complete all required trainings on hire and as required.
• Background checks including criminal, child abuse, FBI and National Sex Offender clearances; must receive passing motor vehicle clearance.
• Able to walk and climb stairs; able to work in loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least 60% of time on billable services within the school setting using identified evidence-based curriculums.
• Spend at least half of the time providing direct services to students and/or their family members and engage them in treatment.
• Meet regularly with assigned supervisor to review caseload and progress per program guidelines.
• Attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Complete and submit electronic health records with required clinical documentation within established timelines.
• Administer assigned clinical assessments to all students on caseload and complete dictation within time frames.
• Complete other paperwork for the program and/or grant funding in a timely manner.

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related human services discipline

Job description

School Based Counselor

Position: FT- School Year - School Based Counselor ($28hr to $30hr)

Location: Bethlehem

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 a minimum of 60% of their time providing billable services related to identified evidence-based curriculums within the school setting.
• To spend at least 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 timeframes.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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 complete all required program trainings upon hire and as required.
• 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.
• The candidate's race, religion, sex, or state of physical disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position.

Physical Requirements of the School Based Counselor:

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

If eligible:

Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.