In-School Counselor at Merakey Education Autism Services

Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychoeducational Support, Mental Health, Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Early Intervention, Consultation, Crisis Support, Family Collaboration, Classroom Education, Assessment, Documentation, Team Participation, Community Resources, Record Keeping, Feedback, Prevention Programs

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

We are seeking an In School Counselor to join our team in Lansdale, PA. 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 * Provide short-term, psychoeducational groups and individual support to students. * Facilitate evidence-based early intervention programs such as Teen Intervene, InDepth, and Marijuana Brief Intervention. * Conduct SAP screenings with students and families to assess stressors and risk levels. * Deliver school-wide prevention through classroom lessons (e.g., Too Good for Drugs, Signs of Suicide). * Participate in weekly SAP Core Team meetings to provide feedback and clinical observations. * Consult with school staff on mental health and drug/alcohol concerns. * Attend and contribute to parent, teacher, and counselor meetings when appropriate. * Refer high-risk students to additional assessments or acute services as needed. * Provide written and verbal feedback on assessments when authorized. * Support students in crisis and provide consultation to school staff. * Collaborate with families to access necessary resources and services. * Maintain positive working relationships with school districts. * Present to classrooms or faculty on behavioral health topics upon request. * Attend monthly Merakey business meetings and supervision sessions. * Keep accurate and timely records of all services provided. * Submit required documentation and reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. * Perform additional duties as assigned by the program manager. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). * Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits] 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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! Qualifications Our 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.

Responsibilities

The In-School Counselor will provide short-term psychoeducational groups and individual support to students, facilitating evidence-based early intervention programs. They will also conduct screenings, deliver classroom lessons, and collaborate with families and school staff to promote student wellness.