Mental Health Counselor
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River Academy of Excellence is a private academic school, providing services to students in grades K-8. We are committed to providing innovative, individualized, and empowering education to meet the unique needs of each and every student. The Academy is hiring a part-time Mental Health Counselor to join our dedicated team of individuals! This position has the potential to grow to a full-time position, with the addition of clinic work at River Therapies, seeing clients from the community. Your role would be to provide mental health counseling services, either 1:1 or group sessions, to students and potentially clients from the community. As a member of our River Academy of Excellence team, you will work with other therapeutic staff, teachers, family members, school district personnel, and report to our administration staff. What You Will Do: provide counseling services (1:1 or group therapy services) to students and clients complete daily documentation provide oversight and direction to our counseling team maintain communication with families and staff for the betterment of each student regular meetings with administration staff to discuss caseloads, answer questions, and promote overall employment success promote a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment for students and families What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills: LSW, LPC, LCPC, or LMHC licensed in Pennsylvania with the ability to bill medical insurance experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and challenging behaviors excellent communication skills professional and positive work ethic Interns will be considered. Supervision will be provided. Why You'll Love Us: At River Academy of Excellence, we are dedicated to children and passionate about providing the highest quality of care for each student. We prioritize building positive relationships with students and families as a basis for a healthy working partnership. Open communication between our teachers, therapists, and parents encourages the most efficiency and progress for each student. We provide therapy that goes above and beyond expectations by involving teachers and family in treatment plans and ensuring that goals are functional for the student across environments. River therapists are trained to evaluate the function behind each goal and how it affects the child in and out of the classroom. We want students to succeed in all aspects of life. We are a group of hardworking and dedicated professionals and we would love the opportunity for you to join our growing team! We offer the following benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Paid Time Off Pay rate is based on experience. DEI Statement: River Academy of Excellence is committed to providing an inclusive, positive working environment that ensures the happiness and success of each of our staff, celebrating each accomplishment with you! We pride ourselves on hiring, mentoring/training, and retaining a company of employees from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. EOE Statement: River Academy of Excellence is a proud equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Employment Type: Part Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No