Job Title: Mental Health Professional
Location: Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join New Story Schools, a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students’ lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized education plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially.
At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- 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 Support: Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- IEP Collaboration: Partner with special education teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a strong focus on socio-emotional growth.
- Behavioral Interventions: Design, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Therapeutic Guidance: Oversee staff-student therapeutic relationships and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness.
- Classroom Education: Lead lessons on emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies to support student development.
- Family Engagement: Strengthen home-school collaboration by working with families and providing resources to support students beyond the classroom.
- Collaborative Care: Coordinate with external therapists and service providers to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive student support.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Services, or a mental health-related field.
- Strong background in mental health counseling, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and trauma-informed practices.
- Knowledge of IEP processes, behavioral interventions, and counseling practices.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
