School Counselor/Therapist

Greensburg, PA; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charites of the Diocese of Greensburg is seeking a qualified School Counselor/Therapist to provide direct counseling services to students and families, and to collaborate with the Director of Counseling Services on individual plans. The role includes interviewing students, arranging referrals, and following up to ensure progress.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a related field, be license-eligible in Pennsylvania, and possess required clearances and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field.
• License or license eligible in Pennsylvania.
• Act 33/34 clearances.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related mental health setting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling and support services to students and families.
• Interview students to obtain information for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide information and referral services to students and families.
• Develop follow-up procedures to determine if the student was helped.
• Collaborate with the Director of Counseling Services to review and update individual counseling service plans.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Interviews

Referral services

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

School Counselor/Therapist

Catholic Charites of the Diocese of Greensburg

Catholic Charites of the Diocese of Greensburg seeks qualified applicants to provide direct counseling services to students and families in support of the mission of Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Greensburg.

The selected candidate will be expected to provide counseling services and accept cases as assigned; interview students for the purpose of obtaining information upon which to base a diagnosis and treatment plan; provide adequate information and referral services to students; and develop appropriate follow-up procedures to determine the student was helped.

The selected candidate will work with the Director of Counseling Services to review and update individual counseling service plans.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide direct counseling and support services to students in an effort to provide appropriate assistance to students in a manner that sustains the mission of Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Greensburg.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field; license or license eligible in Pennsylvania; Act 33/34 clearances; insurance credentials with major insurers; minimum, 2 year’s experience in a related mental health setting; must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.