Mental Health Counselor​/Social Worker

Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide school-based services for a local school district in Wilmington, DE. Minimum two year of experience as a Mental Health Counselor.

• We offer competitive rates with compensation for direct AND indirect time. Such as, treatment sessions, documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing.

• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.?

• PTS provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.

• School-Based Academy:
  We provide the support and community that a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful.

• Lending Library: PTS recognizes the additional expenses in providing evaluation for materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapist to borrow as needed.

• Assist all students in the areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.

• Provide pull-out support to Tier II / III students in the area of social/emotional growth.

• Assist and teach students how to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.

• Assist in creation, development, and implementation of intervention plans based on student need.

• Provide short-term counseling and small group counseling to students.

• Provide Family Communication and Support and Refer, Consult, and Coordinate with Community Resources and Community Members

• Consult with Counselor and Psychologist regarding IEP and 504 Plan supports (may include direct counseling services as needed)

• Provide longer-term counseling support and progress monitoring

• Assist with Parent/Family Engagement

• Conduct home visits related to resource linkage and/or truancy

• Utilize the SSWAA National Practice Model and incorporate CASEL 5 SEL Standards into daily practice

• Specialize in coordination with state and outside agencies such as DFS, PBH, and Crisis to provide additional support for students and their families

• Refer students for long-term support when appropriate.

• Collaborate with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.

• Conduct data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges within the school.

• Participate in school and district committees and initiatives to provide system support.

• Assist with crisis management.

• Attend district mental health clinician meetings.

• Be a team player, an excellent communicator, and have a willingness to work strategically with parents of all students

• Minimum of two years working as a school Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker

• Ability to establish positive and meaningful relationships with all members of the school community as well as outside service providers

• Experience working with students transitioning back to the school building after an outside agency placement

• Degree in mental health counseling

• MSW, LCSW, LPCMH, or similar

• School Social Worker licensure (preferred)

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