What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Outpatient Therapist position at PRO Companies?
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PRO Pediatric Services is seeking an exceptional School-Based Outpatient Therapist to provide services at a local intermediate unit.
Job Details:
- Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Schedule: Full-time. M-F, during normal school day hours. This is an hourly position. You are only paid for the hours that you work.
- Caseload: High school
- Requirements: Master’s degree in a clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field and completion of a clinical internship is required.
- Additional Details: This position will start at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year
Why join our team?
At PRO, we’re not just offering you a job—we’re offering you a fulfilling and flexible career. When you partner with us, you’re stepping into a positive and dynamic environment where your growth and well-being are our priority. We offer you:
- A Supportive, Fun Company Culture: We foster a collaborative and upbeat atmosphere where you’ll always feel appreciated.
- Flexible Schedules: We build schedules around your life and needs, ensuring work-life balance.
- Career Growth: Explore your interests, develop skills, and create specialized programs or trainings that excite you.
- Advancement Opportunities: We provide pathways to further your career, from mentorship to leadership roles.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, mentorship, team-building events, and networking opportunities.
- Salary Eligibility: We value the dedication and commitment of our team members. Employees may become eligible for salaried employment status based on performance and tenure.
Compensation and Benefits:
- W2 position
- Competitive compensation based on education and experience
- Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance, vision, dental, 401k with 3% matching
- Paid Time Off along with paid holidays
- Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
Duties and Responsibilities:
To provide direct individual and family therapy sessions to clients/families. Utilize Solution-Focused Interventions with an emphasis ced on the development and implementation of intensive treatment services that address clients identified needs, strengths, and support systems.- Provide direct clinical services to clients and their families. This includes individual and family counseling. Utilize school and community resources related to a client’s mental health needs to achieve maximum benefit from his/her Outpatient Services. Prepare upto-date and accurate documentation in accordance with Outpatient Regulations.
- Provide assessments and intake information to determine the need and level of services. Conduct any other necessary assessments to enhance the mental health goals of clients. Prepare social and/or developmental histories for identified clients. Develop comprehensive treatment plans and interventions to improve client’s level of functioning.
- Promote client advocacy and care coordination through coordination of care meetings, consultation with agencies and school districts, and connecting clients and families to community resources. Address issues concerning a client’s mental/ emotional health, family dynamics, medical concerns, and presenting problems.
- Facilitate the transition/ discharge process between mental health programs and link clients to outside referral sources. Collaborate with other service providers, educators, or health care professionals concerning the mental health progress of each client to ensure coordination of care.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree a clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field
- Completion of a clinical internship is required
- Strong desire and motivation to work with children/youth with behavioral and mental health diagnoses
- A minimum of one years experience working within a mental health setting preferably with children/adolescents
- Current clearances (within 6 months); Safety-Care certification is a plus
About us:
PRO Companies is a dynamic organization that employs professionals across diverse positions within their human services and health and wellness divisions. With a strong presence across various counties in Pennsylvania, PRO Companies is committed to making a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Our school division, PRO Pediatric Services, supports students from Early Intervention age, up to grade 12 within school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Visit www.procompanies.org to learn more and apply today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.