Behavioral Health School Based Consultant

Description Position:
Behavioral Health School Based Consultant Pay Range: $20.86 - $25.31per hour

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, daylight (10-month calendar position)

Location:

McKeesport Area School District What to Expect:

In our Children and Family Services department, we provide a continuum of behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and their families that include assessment, treatment, referral and school-based prevention and referrals. All services are family focused and are provided in the office, schools, home or other community settings.

As a Behavioral Health School Based Coach, you will provide strength based, positive behavior strategies and wellness coaching for students in the schools. Serving as a member of our Prevention/SAP Liaison program, the Behavioral Health School Based Coach position is designed to:

• Provide strength-based behavioral health and wellness coaching to students, families, and school staff within assigned school settings.
• Support students in developing and utilizing coping skills and positive behavior strategies to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes.
• Respond to and support students demonstrating concerning behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques and collaborating with school staff to ensure safety.
• Participate in student case conferences and collaborate with caregivers, school personnel, and treatment team members to support student success.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behavior support plans, positive reinforcement strategies, and evidence-based interventions.
• Connect students and families to community resources and services, while maintaining timely documentation, outcome tracking, and reporting requirements.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental and vision.
• 403 (b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance, wellness and work/life balance programs.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment.

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment!

• Master's degree in a social services field (i.e. social work, psychology, counseling, drug and alcohol addiction, education) AND 2 years or more experience working in a school or in higher level of care (i.e., family based, wraparound, RTF, inpatient, etc.).
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Current valid PA Class I driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle required.
• Act 33, 168 and 34 clearances, Department of Education Fingerprints and Department of Public Welfare Fingerprints both required.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our…