Support Therapist for Students - Growth & PSLF Perks

The Watson Institute; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF program

Professional development

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b match

Job summary

Friendship Academy in Pittsburgh is seeking a Support Therapist to provide therapeutic support for students with autism and mental health challenges at our school.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work, related experience, and clearances; you will perform crisis interventions, support the classroom, and help implement behavioral plans to ensure student safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field required
• Related work experience in field preferred
• Ability to perform light physical work and safety procedures
• PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 Clearances required
• Pre-employment medical exam including TB test

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis interventions and support for all students in the school
• Recognize and deescalate potential safety issues and address them before they become a safety risk
• Maintain emotional control in stressful situations and seek help when needed
• Support the classroom in the absence of the Classroom Therapist as needed
• Arrival and dismissal of students and searching belongings for contraband
• Contribute to building a team environment and cohesiveness
• Display flexibility and adapt to changes in the work environment
• Make appropriate decisions in a timely manner
• Complete daily documentation as needed within the expected timeframe
• Build therapeutic rapport with all students through positive feedback and support
• Attend treatment team and provide updates on students’ behavior and progress
• Attend debriefings as scheduled
• Support school-wide behavioral plan and related reports
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Emotional regulation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Friendship Academy in Pittsburgh is seeking a Support Therapist to provide therapeutic support for students with autism and mental health challenges at our school.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work, related experience, and clearances; you will perform crisis interventions, support the classroom, and help implement behavioral plans to ensure student safety and progress.