Mental Health Therapist Job (Part-Time) – WISCA
The Watson Institute is hiring a part-time mental health therapist for the WISCA program at the Sewickley, PA location. This position will work approximately 20-25 hours per week and will follow the school calendar.
Please note: we are seeking applicants now for this 2024-2025 school-year position.
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Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sewickley, PA
Mental Health Therapist Job Responsibilities:
- Provide student-centered, individual and group psychotherapy to a population with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Provide social skills group therapeutic services focusing on self-regulation, creative problem solving, perspective taking, pragmatic language skills, and relationship development to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assist children in developing social skills and facilitate development of peer interactions using autism-specific therapeutic techniques such as Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations
- Maintain therapeutic records and data necessary to monitor progress
- Collaborate with other involved professionals and agencies in order to provide unified services and continuity of care to the child and family
- Participate in team meetings
- Write IEP Goals and maintain progress monitoring
- Assist in preparing progress reports
- Assist with crisis management within the school program
- Other duties as assigned
Mental Health Therapist Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, art therapy, or closely related mental health field required
- License preferred (LSW, LCSW, or LPC)
- Knowledge of and experience with a range of autism intervention techniques
- Available to work as a member of a transdisciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances required
- Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, required
Job Benefits:
- Company-provided life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off based on hours worked
- 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment
- Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support