School-Based Mental Health Therapist: Impact Students

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Life insurance

Retirement through PSERS

Paid leave and vacation days

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking Mental Health Therapists for the 2026-2027 school year. These 190-day (10-month) positions are countywide in the Division of Student Services, offering direct therapy, treatment planning, and family communication with a supportive team.

Requirements include a Master's Degree with at least one year in CASSP/school settings, a licensed mental health credential or eligibility for PA licensure, PA clearances, and a valid PA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and at least one year experience in a CASSP system, school, or licensed mental health services agency.
• Licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, or LPC) or eligibility and initiation of PA state licensing.
• PA Driver's License required.
• Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and provide direct therapeutic interventions including group and individual therapy.
• Develop treatment plans and implement interventions to promote therapeutic recovery.
• Lead the team coordinating therapeutic intervention and complete required documentation (treatment/discharge plans, psycho-social history, progress notes, insurance forms).
• Maintain communication with the child's parent(s) to monitor and promote progress.

Education

Master's Degree

PDE School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate PK-12 (preferred)

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking Mental Health Therapists for the 2026-2027 school year. These 190-day (10-month) positions are countywide in the Division of Student Services, offering direct therapy, treatment planning, and family communication with a supportive team.

Requirements include a Master's Degree with at least one year in CASSP/school settings, a licensed mental health credential or eligibility for PA licensure, PA clearances, and a valid PA driver’s license.