📍 Location: Methacton School District
🗓 Schedule: Full-time | 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday during the school year (10 months)
🌟 About Central Behavioral Health
Central Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Montgomery County community for over 75 years. We provide outpatient and community-based behavioral health services for individuals of all ages. Our mission is to empower people to overcome behavioral health challenges and lead fulfilling, healthy lives.
🧠 About the School-Based Therapist Role
The School-Based Therapist will collaborate with teachers, school district staff, and parents to deliver tailored support, individual therapy, and group counseling to students in need within the contracted school district.
✨ Benefits & Perks
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- No-Cost Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Travel Assistance Services
Financial Security
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Ancillary Voluntary Benefits
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Employee Discount Programs
Time Off & Flexibility
- Starts at 27 days of PTO annually (vacation & sick time): pro-rated based on hire date
- 7 Paid Holidays + Up to 2 Floating Holidays
- Additional days awarded with tenure
Professional Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Eligibility requirements may apply
📝 Responsibilities
- Provide school-based individual or group therapy sessions to identified students.
- Crisis counseling for students as needed
- Make referrals for appropriate supportive services.
- Provide professional development and consultation to school staff
- Possibility to participate in the Extended School Year program
- Maintain all required documentation
🎓 Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree from an accredited program in human services, psychology, counseling, education, or related field
- Official transcript must reflect completed practicum
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children and adolescents preferred
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Flexibility and professionalism in a school-based environment
Other Requirements
- Subject to the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law.
🛡 Clearances
In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must provide originals for photocopying of the following before starting: All clearances must be within 1 year of hire date.
- PA Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- DHS FBI Fingerprint Background Check
Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider.