Mental Health Specialist - CCRES

About the role

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. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school week, providing in‑home services throughout Chester County, PA. This is a great opportunity for recent retirees or those seeking supplemental income. CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit organization of dedicated, highly‑trained staff providing quality services to schools, children, adults, and families, in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Its mission is to connect schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Provide services Monday‑Friday, 1 hour per day during the school week in the home setting before school hours to help the individual transition from home to school day.
• Each session typically falls between 6 am and 8 am.
• Services are 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 on days when there is no school.
• Transfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiver.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a mental health or human service field (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Education, etc.).
• At least 6 months of work experience providing clinical therapy in individual, family, or group settings (preferred).
• Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling.

Qualifications

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance (current within 12 months).
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance (current within 12 months).
• PA Department of Education FBI Screening (use code 1KG6XNTB) (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.

Pay

Rate of pay for independent contract work is $75.00 per hour.

Schedule

Location: Downingtown Area School District, Chester Springs, PA. Hours: Monday‑Friday, 6:40 am – 7:40 am (approximately 1 hour each day, typically between 6 am and 8 am).