Student Assistance Program Liaison​/Mental Health Clinician

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison / Mental Health Clinician

If you're passionate about early intervention, working with students and families, and making a direct impact in schools—this role is for you!

Devereux is hiring a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison / Mental Health Clinician to provide school-based mental health and prevention services across public K–12 schools.

Job Details:

• Typical locations include Phoenixville, Downingtown, and possibly Octorara (subject to change based on program needs)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 10-month, school-year position.

As an SAP Clinician, you will collaborate with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Compensation: $48,000 - $55,000 per year based on experience.
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment.
• Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program.
• Mission-driven work making a real difference
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and deliver prevention and intervention services to public school students referred to SAP
• Provide consultation to SAP teams, school staff, and families on screenings and clinical recommendations
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and deliver student and family-focused support services
• Facilitate psycho educational and drug & alcohol prevention groups
• Deliver mental health and prevention services across assigned schools, with a focus on elementary students
• Serve as a resource to promote student wellness and reduce mental health and substance use risks

About Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions.

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) provides support to schools around early learning, academic interventions, safety practices and the assessment and treatment of students with complex behaviors, cognitive challenges and communication needs. We use evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations.

Education:

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Experience:

1+ year of behavioral health experience (schools or youth preferred); SAP, school-based experience preferred;
Valid driver's license;
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Clearances

Required:

Act 33/34, Act 168, FBI Fingerprints

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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.

Our Mission:
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.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

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 team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.

To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment…