Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor

Holcomb Brand; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Holcomb Brand in Media, PA is seeking a Student Assistance Program Counselor. This part-time role includes monitoring SAP Teams and conducting psycho-social screenings. Candidates should have a Master's or enrolled in a Master's program and experience in behavioral health.

The position offers competitive pay at $25.50/hr along with various benefits for full-time employees. Join us in helping others reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/adolescents and families in behavioral health.
• Knowledge of treatment facilities and human service agencies.
• Licensure or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SAP Teams’ ability to follow state-mandated processes.
• Conduct quality psycho-social screening and assessments.
• Facilitate psycho-educational student support groups.

Skills

Psycho-social screening skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor

Job Category: Clinical Service

Requisition Number: STUDE010726

• Part-Time
• Rate: $25.50 USD per hour

Locations

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MEDIA, PA | Holcomb

Description

Join Chimes — and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: In this role, the Student Assistance Program Counselor will serve as an ad‑hoc team member to Student Assistance Teams within Delaware County.

Schedule Details: Part‑Time: 7:30 am -3:00pm, 3 days a week

Location: Media, PA

Pay Rate: $25.50+/hour

Job Functions:

• Monitor SAP Teams’ ability to follow state‑mandated SAP processes and provide technical assistance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration and personnel, youth and families, community support and treatment agencies, and the general public
• Conduct quality psycho‑social screening and assessment services with students and family members
• Facilitate school‑based psycho‑educational student support groups and conduct classroom presentations
• Monitor student progress and provide reports to the designated individuals
• Maintain student confidentiality and serve as a student advocate
• Provide information, via technical assistance, consultations, presentations, and in‑services, to youth, schools, and families on behavioral health issues
• Make appropriate referrals for treatment and community support services to youth and families and facilitate the acquisition of treatment services
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of treatment facilities and human service agencies providing services to students requiring behavioral health services
• Provide crisis/intervention/aftercare services
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Education: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree and be in enrolled in a Master's program within 1 year of graduation. All degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

Experience: One year of experience in the behavioral health/education field, including experience with children/adolescents and families

Licensure/Certification: License or certification preferred

Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint‑based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full‑Time Employees >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose‑driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co‑occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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