Mental Health Counselor - School Based (Full-Time)

We are looking for candidates who can join us in our mission, as visionary leaders in children's services, to promote the well-being and self-sufficiency of children and their families and strengthen our communities through prevention, intervention, and advocacy.

WHO You'll be Working for:

Pinebrook Family Answers is a large nonprofit and leader in providing behavioral health services throughout Northeast, PA. Pinebrook has been named one of Lehigh Valley’s Best Places to work and is one of the only certified Trauma-Informed Social Service Agencies in the area. At Pinebrook Family Answers, you will find meaningful work and a deep commitment to the well-being of our clients, staff, and communities.

WHY You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Pinebrook Family Answers is a Trauma-Informed agency, committed to the Emotional, Physical, and Cultural Safety of our staff. We promote Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
• We encourage staff wellness and a healthy Work/Life balance, so you can expect flexibility, supportive staff, manageable caseloads, agency mindfulness initiatives, and consistent and strengths-based supervision
• We have a generous benefits package: Health Insurance, 403(b) and matching, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Wellness Days, and paid time off for school holiday, snow days and inservice days, in addition to a four day work week in the summer.
• We care about your professional future, so we provide opportunities for advancement and unique experiences and training to build your professional repertoire.
• Pinebrook staff can be part of meaningful agency and systems change via the Trauma-Informed Care Committee (T.I.K.I.), our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship Initiative (I.D.E.A.), and other advocacy events and fundraisers.

WHAT You'll do as a School Based Therapist:

• Under the supervision of the Director of School-Based Behavioral Health Services, the incumbent of this position will provide trauma-informed behavioral health services in a designated community school to students identified by the school as needing Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• This position works in one or more schools and may change locations as program contracts are updated.
• Services include individual therapy, small group sessions and family therapy with families of students exposed to trauma. Anticipated minimum student caseload is 40-60 students.
• The incumbent will be expected to provide monthly or quarterly professional development offerings on trauma informed practices for school staff (such as at monthly faculty meetings or staff in service days).
• Works cooperatively with school administration, nursing and guidance staff to develop positive relationships, foster collaboration, and ensure a smooth referral process.
• Provide various therapy models including Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Therapy and others.
• Professional development is supported and encouraged through trainings, conferences, workshops and related educational programs.
• Maintains student information in the agency electronic health record.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Requires a master’s degree or higher in psychology, clinical social work, counseling or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience providing trauma-informed psychotherapy to children and/or adolescents.
• Must be eligible for licensure as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT.
• Must also practice sensitivity to the diversity and culture of the defined-service population.

Thank you for taking the time and showing interest. We hope to hear from you soon!

*Pinebrook Family Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA community. The agency has a strong Non-Discrimination policy which can be found on our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible for licensure as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT?
• Do you have a master’s degree or higher in psychology, clinical social work, counseling or a related discipline?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $45,500