In-School Counselor - Lansdale, PA

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The ideal candidate will possess the following;

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field with a minimum of 1 year experience working in human services will be considered.
• (Preferred) Masters degree in a behavioral science discipline from an accredited university, knowledge of child / adolescent development and experience working with adolescents, children, families with mental health, drug and alcohol, and other emotional problems.
• Pennsylvania Childline clearance required.

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking an In School Counselor to join our team in Lansdale, PA. This is PRN position.

Merakey Montco Student Assistance Program (SAP)

The Merakey Montco SAP is a school-based, preventative program designed to support students facing non-academic challenges such as mental health concerns, substance use, and behavioral issues. Required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), each school hosts a SAP Core Team to identify at-risk students and connect them to appropriate services, promoting early intervention over punitive measures. The program offers psychoeducational groups, short-term individual support, and evidence-based prevention programs like Teen Intervene and Too Good for Drugs. SAP also provides classroom-based education and school-wide initiatives to reduce risk factors and promote student wellness.

Job Duties

Earn : $30.00 per hour

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!