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CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services

School-based Mental Health Therapist

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a school-based Mental Health Therapist / MHT!

Overview Position: school-based Mental Health Therapist / MHT. Compensation for a PA licensed Mental Health Therapist (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is $70 per hour. 7.5 paid hours per day following the academic calendar year. Great opportunity for recent retirees, or those looking for supplemental income. The Mental Health Therapist will be school-based at educational entities throughout Chester County, PA.

Current Priority Needs

Coatesville Area School District

Chester County Learning Center

Octorara Elementary School

Responsibilities

Facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing and implementing effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery

Completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, insurance forms

Maintain close communication with the student’s guardians to monitor and promote progress

Requirements Education / Experience

PA licensed mental health professional required (LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)

A Master’s Degree and at least one year experience in a CASSP system, school, or employed by a licensed mental health services agency or subcontracted agency required

Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

Credentials

PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance

PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance

PA Department of Education FBI -- Use code 1KG6XN

TB Screening -- current within 3 months

Education Documentation - diploma OR official transcripts from graduate program

Professional Liability Insurance

Active license through the PA Board of Medicine in one of the following areas: LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC

Benefits The school-based Mental Health Therapist / MHT is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with this role.

About CCRES As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to provide the highest quality of behavioral health & education services to area school districts and programs.

Mission The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

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For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated 8/12/25)

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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