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PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Johnstown/Ligonier)

Effective School Solutions
Location
Ligonier, PA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Pennsylvania
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
  • Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided
  • 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs
  • Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices
Nice to have
  • Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services (school-based experience preferred)
What the job really is

As a Per Diem Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician, you will provide essential mental health services to K-12 students within schools, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and family support. You will collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation. This role offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to accept assignments based on your availability, while also participating in professional development and supervision activities.

Benefits
  • School-day schedule — No weekends; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
  • Light summers
  • Small caseloads
  • Ongoing clinical support, and free CEUs
  • Competitive Pay
  • Clinical leadership at the heart of our company
Things to weigh
  • This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits.
  • The role does not follow a consistent full-time schedule; full-time hours may be required temporarily for extended leave assignments.
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