School Based Counselor (EPSD)

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Disability coverage

HSA/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem (East Penn SD) is seeking a School Based Counselor to deliver evidence-based curricula and direct services within the school setting.

This full-time, school-year role requires a master’s degree in counseling and license eligibility, with strong documentation and collaboration with the team. The position emphasizes student engagement, family involvement, and adherence to program timelines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related human services; license-eligible in some schools.
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and positive role modeling.
• Clearances for criminal, child abuse, FBI, and National Sex Offender checks; motor vehicle.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs; capable of working in loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide billable services (60%) using evidence-based curricula within school.
• Direct services to students and families and engage them in treatment.
• Regularly meet with supervisor to review caseload and progress.
• Attend team meetings and professional development.
• Complete clinical documentation in electronic health record timely.
• Administer clinical assessments and document per timelines.
• Complete program/grant paperwork promptly.

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related human services

Job description

School Based Counselor

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

Location: Bethlehem (East Penn SD)

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.

Benefits

• 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

• Spend a minimum of 60% of time providing billable services related to identified evidence-based curriculums within the school setting.
• Spend at least half of time worked providing direct services to students and/or their family members and successfully engaging them in the treatment process.
• Meet regularly with the assigned supervisor to review current caseload and discuss progress or regression, as per program guidelines.
• Attend and actively engage in team meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Complete and submit to the electronic health record all required clinical documentation in a professional manner and within the established program expectations and timeframes.
• Administer assigned clinical assessments to all students on the caseload and complete subsequent dictation according to established program time frames and protocols.
• Complete other assigned paperwork for the program and/or grant funding in a timely manner.

Minimal Qualifications for the School Based Counselor

• 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.
• Be a mature individual with sound judgment and serve as an appropriate role model to staff, youth, and families.
• Complete all required program trainings upon hire and as required.
• Never convicted of any child abuse offenses and have clear criminal, child abuse, FBI and National Sex Offender clearances; must pass the annual motor vehicle clearance.
• Have the ability to walk and climb flights of stairs at times.
• Be able to work in a loud or distracting environment.

Physical Requirements of the School Based Counselor

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

A candidate’s race, religion, sex, or state of physical disability shall not be considered when hiring for this position.

If eligible: medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after first month of hire. Additional benefits include vacation, sick, and personal time off, 401k with 6% match, employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, opportunities for tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.