School Counselor

Universal Health Services; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Stock plan discounted

Tuition reimbursement

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

LifeWorks School in Media, PA, operated under Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a School Counselor for the 2026-2027 year. The counselor will provide daily group counseling, guidance to students, and document progress with monthly reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers to address emotional issues impacting classroom performance and academic outcomes in a therapeutic day school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in School or Professional Counseling required.
• Master's degree in Professional and School Counseling preferred.
• LPC credential preferred.
• Two years experience in a special education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group counseling to students daily to enhance skills and emotional health.
• Offer supportive care and guidance to help students succeed.
• Write monthly reports and narrative notes documenting progress.
• Help teachers understand emotional issues affecting classroom performance.

Skills

Group counseling

Emotional health support

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is hiring an energetic, collaborative, and experienced School Counselor for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year.

The LifeWorksSchools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorkscomprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorksthe regional provider of choice.

Summary of Responsibilities

1. Provides group counseling on a daily basis to students stressing skill enhancement and emotional health.
2. Provides supportive care and guidance for students to achieve success.
3. Writes monthly reports and narrative notes.
4. Facilitates teacher understanding of emotional issues effecting classroom performance.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in School or Professional Counseling with certification required.
• Master's Degree in Professional and School Counseling from accredited college or university preferred.
• Clinically supervised education/training in individual, group and family therapy with LPC credential preferred.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Two years experience in a special education school or a school working with adolescents exhibitingemotional and behavioral issues is preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.