About Job

About the Job:

Work PT during the school day!
Two or more days per week during the school year - you choose which days and how many you want to work
Master's Degree Strongly Preferred; will consider those enrolled in relevant masters program
The hourly rate is $25 to begin

Montgomery County PA School Districts Served:

Abington
Cheltenham
Springfield Township
Upper Moreland
Wissahickon

Free weekly supervision for licensure is provided

The PT school-based counselor provides individual and group services to students at assigned schools during the school year through the Student Assistance Program (SAP). Assures that parental permission is obtained and documentation is completed as per contract and agency requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

Provide individual and group services to referred students at each assigned school
Attend SAP Core Team Meetings as scheduled at each school site
Consult with school counselors and other school personnel regarding individual students
Conduct parent meetings as appropriate
Document individual sessions within 48 hours of the session
Document group sessions per county requirements
Complete billing forms for all activities in the electronic billing system
Communicate with the supervisor and appropriate school personnel regarding any cases of concern for the safety or well-being of any student
Attend required trainings as available and requested
Complete an Annual Report – end of school year activity summary
Attend individual and group supervision sessions monthly as scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in social services or closely related field; those enrolled in relevant masters program considered.
Experience in mental health and substance abuse issues, school-based counseling and case management services for referred at-risk youth and their families.
Flexibility and organizational skills to schedule individual sessions, short-term school-based student support groups, SAP meetings, and additional prevention school-based classroom lessons.