Mental Health Specialist Berks County

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Mental Health Specialist / MHS in the morning ATTEND program with our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit!

SUMMARY:

• The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school week

RATE:

• $75.00/hr (independent contractor position)

Current Needs: (please note some needs may have candidates in process)

• Douglasville 7:40am-8:40am
• Reading 7:30am-8:30am

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monday - Friday, 1 hour/day during the school week to provide services in the home setting before school hours to help an individual transition from home to school day
• Services will be provided for an extended period of weeks or months
• Work with school aged students with emotional or behavioral needs
• Transportation from the client's home to school may be required
• No services are provided if there is no school
• Transfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiver

EDUCATION / EXEPRIENCE:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a mental health / human service study such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Education, etc.
• Additional 6 months work experience providing clinical therapy in an individual, family, or group format - preferred.
• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

CREDENTIALS:
(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI -- Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening (current within 3 months)
• Education Documentation - diploma OR official transcripts from graduate program
• Professional Liability Insurance

The Mental Health Specialist / MHS is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with this role.

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs

MISSION STATEMENT

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated 9/11/26, MA)