Reference #: 5000997135206Requisition Number87961

　　CityLansdale

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External Description

　　Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.We are seeking a Student Assistance Program Counselor to join our team in our Lansdale, PA location.Position DetailsOur Student Assistance Program Counselor will develop, enhance, and maintain a positive relationship between Merakey and the school district. Facilitate individual and small group support services/psycho-educational services to students. Provide verbal and written feedback on screenings to the school when authorized to do so. Provide consultation to the school on relevant mental health and drug/alcohol issues. Participate in parent/teacher/counselor meetings as requested to provide clinical input regarding students referred to SAP program. Attend monthly business meetings and supervision at Merakey, as scheduled by supervisor. Complete required documentation of services on timely basis, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly report.Earn: $30 per hr.Req: 87961BenefitsMerakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesAbout MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

　　Position TypePRN (no set schedule or hours)

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleVarious days, school hours, Mon.-Fri.

　　Requirements

　　The ideal CandidateMasters degree in a behavioral science discipline from an accredited university, knowledge of child/adolescent development and experience working with adolescents, children, families with mental health, drug and alcohol, and other emotional problems.Pennsylvania Childline clearance required.Formal education in counseling techniques required.A minimum of 1 year experience working in a clinical or school setting required.

　　Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.