Job Description
Job Description
Mental Health Professional
State College, PA
Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized education plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
What we offer
- Relocation Assistance : Up to $10,000 to support your move to the area.
- Comprehensive Benefits : Enjoy health, dental, and vision coverage, plus employer-paid short-term disability and flexible spending options.
- Financial Wellness : Benefit from a 401k with up to 4% company match, company HSA contributions, and employer-paid short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
- Paid Time Off : Enjoy paid school breaks, paid holidays, 4 personal days, 8 sick days, and 3 days of bereavement leave.
- Career Growth : Access tuition reimbursement, assistance programs, and advancement opportunities.
- Well-Being Support : Get confidential counseling, life coaching, and mindfulness resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition & Perks : Celebrate your impact with employee rewards, peer nominations, and exclusive discounts.
Role Requirements
Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Services or mental health related field.PA professional license in the field of counseling, social work, or another related discipline, or a PA certification as school counselor.Must have a minimum of two years’ experience providing individual / group counseling services to children or working with students with disabilities, including those with emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges.Strong background in mental health counseling, SEL, and trauma-informed practices.Knowledge of IEP processes, behavioral interventions, and school counseling best practices.Primary Job Responsibilities
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions focusing on social, emotional, and behavioral needs.Conduct needs assessments on an ongoing basis to determine student counseling needs.Collaborate with special education teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with specific focus on students' socio-emotional goals.Assess students' academic, social, and emotional development and create tailored intervention plans.Assist in the development and monitoring of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.Oversee therapeutic relationship between staff and students and makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the relationship.Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including IEP meetings, to offer counseling-related insights and support.Conduct classroom-based lessons on topics such as emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies.Provide crisis intervention and support to students experiencing acute emotional distress.Engage with families to promote home-school collaboration and to provide resources for supporting students' needs outside of school.Collaborate with outside therapists and service providers when necessary to ensure continuity of care for students.Interview Process
Resume ReviewPhone InterviewLeadership InterviewClassroom ObservationReference ChecksOffer ExtensionNew Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
