School-Based Mental Health Counselor

New Story Schools (PA); DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness perks

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide counseling and emotional support for students aged 5-21 with autism and related challenges. You will develop individualized interventions and collaborate with educators and families to support academic and social growth.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, leading social-emotional learning sessions, and documenting services in compliance with confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field
• Active Pennsylvania license or certification in counseling, social work, or school counseling
• Minimum two years of experience providing individual or group counseling to children
• Expertise in trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling aligned to student goals and IEPs
• Collaborate with educators and families to design and monitor behavior or counseling plans
• Conduct crisis intervention and provide emotional support to students in distress
• Lead social-emotional learning sessions and professional development for staff
• Document counseling services and maintain compliance with confidentiality standards

Skills

PA license

Trauma-informed care

Social-emotional learning

Crisis intervention

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

New Story Schools is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide counseling and emotional support for students aged 5-21 with autism and related challenges. You will develop individualized interventions and collaborate with educators and families to support academic and social growth.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, leading social-emotional learning sessions, and documenting services in compliance with confidentiality standards.