School Counselor

Universal Health Services; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Media, PA is seeking an experienced School Counselor for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The role involves daily group counseling, writing reports, and supporting students’ emotional health while promoting academic success. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, with preferred qualifications including a Master's degree and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package including excellent medical benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred for deeper educational foundation.
• Two years of experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Experience with adolescents in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily group counseling to students focused on emotional health.
• Write monthly reports to track student progress.
• Facilitate understanding of emotional issues among teachers.
• Facilitates teacher understanding of emotional issues affecting classroom performance.

Skills

Group counseling

Emotional health guidance

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in School or Professional Counseling

Master’s Degree in Professional and School Counseling

LPC credential preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

LifeWorks School in Media, PA is hiring an energetic, collaborative, and experienced School Counselor for our school in Media, PA for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.

The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive 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 LifeWorks the 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

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 exhibiting emotional and behavioral issues is preferred.

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