Academic And Therapeutic Services Mental Health Therapist - School-Based

The Bradley Center is excited to announce that our Outpatient Program is growing.  We provide therapy as well as psychiatric and med management services to children, adults, and families.  School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties.

We are looking for confident professionals to provide quality individual therapeutic support and counseling to students as identified by the school district via the IEP process.  The location of services will take place in the identified public school(s). This position works closely with school district personnel including teachers, school counselors and special education coordinators.

Qualifications best suited for the position:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Initiative

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess students’ behavioral health needs and develop and implement a specific plan of services
• Is actively involved in the treatment of students (attends supervision, IEP, and SAP meetings)
• Provide consistent and quality individual therapy as needed
• Provide crisis support during school hours
• Facilitate the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
• Consult with school personnel related to student behavior

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline, with a degree program that includes a clinical practicum
• NCC or LSW preferred
• Experience diagnosing and providing therapy preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid PA driver’s license or ability to obtain such license, with proof of auto insurance coverage

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program (We contribute directly to employee's student loan lenders monthly)
• $1500 sign on bonus
• $2000 relocation assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Schedule follows school calendar
• Health, dental and vision Coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care, and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth, and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender.