Licensed Mental Health Professional

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

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• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
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• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

The Mental Health Professional provides intensive therapeutic services to children and adolescents and their family using research and evidenced-based therapy models targeting the specific needs of the child. Services are provided in the school and office settings with the child as a participant in his/her own treatment. This individual must possess a current PA LPC or LCSW license . The Mental Health Professional develops and implements individualized treatment plans by assessing the strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and the child’s family. We are looking for both Full and Part-time employees.

This position reports to the Manager of Mental Health Services under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible scheduling and service options for families.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
• Assess the strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and family.
• Provide family-focused therapy to client/family members according to the treatment plan.
• Provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to clients and their families.
• Provide services as needed by the family-could be in-school or early evening center-based appointments.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to work with children/adolescents and their families in a professional and empathetic manner.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a mental health field.
• Current PA LPC or LCSW licensure required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Preferred Training / Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Training in PCIT, TFCBT, EMDR, DBT, or other evidence-based interventions.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation : Annual salary rate for licensed LPC is is between $50,000 and $60,000. Annual salary rate for licensed LCSW is is between $60,000 and $63,000. This posted range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this position. Actual pay offers are determined based on factors such as relevant education, years of experience, licensure, certifications, and internal equity.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off. Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget. $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget.

Tuition Discount

• We are proud to support the professional growth of our team! Through our partnership with Purdue University Global, employees receive exclusive tuition discounts.
• Eligible team members receive:

• 20% tuition discount for employees or immediate (defined as spouse, children, parent and siblings) family members of employees for undergraduate programs and 14% discount for immediate family members for graduate programs.
• 20% tuition discount for employees or immediate family members (souse, children, parent and siblings) of employee for undergraduate programs and 14% discount for graduate programs.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.

• Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family is only $370/month!

• Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
• BAI Insurance

• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.

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