Mental Health Specialist Chester 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 between 6am-8am)
- Morning MHS in-home needs throughout Chester County, PA
- Great opportunity for recent retirees, or those looking for supplemental income!
RATE:
- $75.00/hr (independent contractor position0
Current Needs: (please note internal staff or candidates may pick up needs as well; upcoming needs in Coatesville, Phoenixville, Oxford)
Chester County:
- Chesterbrook 6:30am-7:30am
- Chesterbrook 7:00am-8:00am
- Chesterbrook 7:15am-8:15am
- Downingtown 7:15am-8:15am
- Embreeville 6:50am-7:50am
- Honeybrook 7:10am-8:10am
- Malvern 5:50am- 6:50am
- Malvern 6am-6:45am
- Malvern 6:30am-7:30am
- Spring City 8:00am-9:00am
- Pottstown 6:30am-7:30am
- West Chester 6:55am-7:55am
- West Chester 7:00am-8:00am
Southern Chester County:
- Avondale 6:00am-7:00am
- Kennett Square 6:40am-7:40am, bus, would like to drive- hours could be 1.5 hours
- Kennett Square 6:30am-7:30an
- Newtown Square 6:15am-7:15am
- Oxford 7:30am-8:30am
Delaware County:
- Broomall 6:30am-7:30am (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
- Chadds Ford 5:45am-6:45am
- Wyncote 6:50am-7:50am
Montgomery County:
- Boyertown 6:30am-7:30am
- Collegeville 7:00am-8:00am
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
- 1 hour each day typically falls between 6am - 8am time frame
- 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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
MISSON STATEMENT
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
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(Updated 8/10/26, MA)
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