Mental Health Professional

About the Role

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. As a Mental Health Professional, you will provide counseling and emotional support that helps students manage challenges and thrive academically and socially. You will guide students through individualized interventions, promote social-emotional learning, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field
• Active PA license or certification in counseling, social work, or school counseling
• Minimum two years of experience providing individual or group counseling to children
• Expertise in trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling aligned to student goals and IEPs
• Collaborate with educators and families to design and monitor behavior or counseling plans
• Conduct crisis intervention and provide emotional support to students in distress
• Lead social-emotional learning sessions and professional development for staff
• Document counseling services and maintain compliance with confidentiality standards

Benefits

• Paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you