SCHOOL BASED THERAPIST

KidsPeace; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

KidsPeace in Allentown, PA, is seeking a licensed clinical professional to provide remote therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with emotional and behavioral health needs.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, and collaboration with schools to connect students with behavioral health services, including SAP trainings. This position offers meaningful impact and opportunities for growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Services related field.
• Applicable state licensure or licensed eligible preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Human Services required.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children, adolescents, and/or adults preferred.
• Must be able to perform therapy sessions remotely and possess the computer skills to navigate a session.

Responsibilities

• Complete required assessments and develop a client centered, individualized treatment plan with each client.
• Designate client problem areas, assist client in formulating related goals and tasks and support client in achieving these goals via the completion of specific tasks.
• Provide individual and family therapy which directly address client treatment plan goals.
• Develop a discharge plan that meets the ongoing needs of each client.
• Participate in school meetings to connect students and families with mental and behavioral health services.
• Participate in SAP and other school specific trainings.

Education

Master's Degree in Human Services

State licensure eligible

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Human Services related field.


• Applicable state licensure or licensed eligible preferred.


• Minimum of two years' experience in Human Services required.


• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children, adolescents, and/or adults preferred.


• Must be able to perform therapy sessions remotely and possess the computer skills to navigate a session.

JOB DUTIES:

• Complete required assessments and develop a client centered, individualized treatment plan with each client.


• Designate client problem areas, assist client in formulating related goals and tasks and support client in achieving these goals via the completion of specific tasks.


• Provide individual and family therapy which directly address client treatment plan goals.


• Develop a discharge plan that meets the ongoing needs of each client.


• Participate in school meetings to connect students and families with mental and behavioral health services.


• Participate in SAP and other school specific trainings.

KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.

Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.

Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.

Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!

An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.