About the team

For this Director of Mental Health Services or Director of Emotional Supports position, you'll be working for our high school in north Philadelphia called TECH Freire Charter School (9th-12th Grade): TECH Freire reimagines the college prep high school by blending state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on learning with the rigor of the time-tested Freire Schools liberal arts program to help each of our students truly thrive. We have a culture that demands excellence from our students while providing them the supports they need to achieve at high levels and prepare for college. 100% of TECH Freire's Class of 2023 were accepted to at least 63 colleges and universities and earned over $4 million in college scholarships and aid. TECH Freire offers students the power to build their future.

As our Director of Mental Health Services, you'll ensure that our school has the best social and emotional systems of support in place so that students can achieve their best outcomes and be college ready upon graduation.

• Overseeing the Emotional Supports Team made up of school psychologists, social workers, and master's degree interns that staff the student and family therapy program offered to all students.
• Managing and facilitates behavioral intervention meetings between the Emotional Supports Team, the Deans, and parents/ guardians if applicable.
• Ensuring all staff are knowledgeable of and complete regular trainings educating them about the identification and reporting of child abuse, bullying, suicide, teen dating violence etc.
• Ensuring all Emotional Supports interventions, meetings, and information is kept confidential.
• Collaborating with general and special education teachers to implement Positive Behavior Supports for student with Emotional Support needs.
• Keeping abreast of new and innovative crisis management, de-escalation, and conflict resolution strategies and techniques for youth and adolescents.

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity.
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• LCSW or LPC required
• Master's degree required in social work or counseling
• Strong leadership capabilities including but not limited to communication, delegation of tasks, organization, and decision making
• Experience working with urban youth

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. This is a 12-month, school-based position. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire's 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.