Mental Health Specialist

Mental Health Specialist- School-Based- ECCSS
 

• $29,640 to 34,094.67 based on education and experience
• "10 Month Position - Paid over 12 Months"
• Working with children Kindergarten through 12th grade
   
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  
  ***Commitment Bonus $2,000 to $3,000 based on education***
  
  Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability and Children's Preventative service in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive, non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.
  
  POSITION SUMMARY

The School-Based Program Mental Health Specialist provides behavioral health services within the assigned School District. These services are diverse and varied and include counseling, case management, psycho-education, and consultation. The Mental Health Specialist collaborates with school personnel, SAP team, parents and supervisor to ensure quality care. The Mental Health Specialist provides psycho-education and support to school personnel as requested, case management to identified students, and may participate in school in-services and student-related meetings as a MH representative.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
 

Education

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other social services field, OR;
• Master's degree with at least 5 year experience and training in mental health treatment, OR;
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other social services field, OR;
• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 year experience and training in mental health treatment.

Experience

• Experience working with children, adolescents and families preferred.

Certifications & License

• Valid driver's license.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.