Job Title: Mental Health Professional
Location: Reading, PA 19602 + Kutztown, PA 19530
Join New Story, where we believe in the boundless potential of every child and young adult. Our programs are crafted to support each student’s growth, achievement, and development in a safe and nurturing environment. Our dedicated teams work together to ensure that all students and clients can learn, thrive, and reach their fullest potential. If you’re driven by passion, commitment, and a desire to make a lasting impact, New Story is the place for you to help create a brighter future for those we serve.
Why Join Us?
- Compensation – $55,000, depending on experience, education, and certification.
- Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Mental Health Professional
- Counseling & Intervention: Conduct individual and group counseling sessions, provide crisis intervention, and facilitate social skills development to support students’ emotional and behavioral needs.
- Assessment & Individualized Planning: Conduct needs assessments, evaluate academic and socio-emotional development, and develop tailored intervention plans, including IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Collaboration & Team Support: Work with special education teams, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and oversee therapeutic staff-student relationships to improve effectiveness and ensure comprehensive student support.
- Classroom & Staff Support: Deliver classroom-based lessons on emotional regulation and coping strategies while providing professional development on mental health and social-emotional learning (SEL) for staff.
- Compliance & Confidentiality: Adhere to safety protocols, maintain student confidentiality per FERPA regulations, and follow company policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a mental health related field.
- Related license: LPC, NCC, LSW, LCSW, or LBS.
Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications:
- Previous experience working in special education settings for intensive needs students.
- Previous experience in behavior management and crisis prevention/intervention.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
