Mental Health Therapist (10-month position) - Countywide

id='p4500_'>Mental Health Therapist (10-month position) - Countywide JobID: 4500

Position Type:

Behavioral & Mental Health Services/Mental Health Therapist

Date Posted:

8/4/2026

Location:

IU Countywide

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Vacancies exists for Mental Health Therapists (for the 2026-2027 School Year) within the Division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. These are 190-day (10-month) positions located countywide.

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Qualifications:

• Licensed mental health professional (LSW, LCSW, or LPC) or has passed a national board certification exam in a related field and is eligible for and has initiated the PA state licensing process required.
• A Master's Degree and at least one year experience in a CASSP system, school, or employed by a licensed mental health services agency or subcontracted agency, required
• PDE School Social Worker Educational Specialist Certificate PK-12 preferred
• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Current PA Child Abuse History, PA Criminal and FBI Fingerprint Clearance, required

Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for facilitating and providing direct therapeutic interventions consisting of group and individual therapy, treatment planning, designing and implementing effective interventions and strategies to promote therapeutic recovery.

The therapist is the lead team member responsible for coordinating therapeutic intervention. The therapist will be responsible for completing required documentation such as treatment and discharge plans, psycho-social history, daily progress notes, and insurance forms. The therapist maintains close communication with the child's parent(s) to monitor and promote progress.

Salary (2026-27 rates):

Project Staff, Band 14 (190 days/10 months)

$50,409 - $63,012 annually - (Placement on band is based on direct full-time experience as a licensed clinician)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (based on district calendar)

190 days (10 months), 7.5 hrs/day.

Project Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage are not needed, generous opt-out payments are available
• 1.5% of annual salary flexible benefit cash payment
• Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary, paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective the 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• Two personal days annually; Vacation Days accrued monthly; Twelve sick days per year - unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of up to 15 credits per year
• ...and much more!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

Attachment(s):

• FINAL - PROJECT STAFF AGREEMENT JUNE 2023-JULY 2028.pdf