# Mental Health Specialist Chester County

> CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services · Downingtown, United States · Contract · Posted 2024-05-24

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** ACS (1099)

## Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Mental Health Specialist / MHS in the morning ATTEND program!  

**SUMMARY:**

-   The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school week

-   Morning MHS in-home needs throughout Chester County, PA
-   Great opportunity for recent retirees, or those looking for supplemental income!

**RATE:**

-   Pay for independent contract work is $75.00/hr

**URGENT Needs:**

-   Kennett Square, PA 6:15am-7:15am
-   **Pottstown, PA 6:30am-7:30am**

Additional case needs: some case needs may have candidates in process.

-   Chesterbrook, PA 7am-8am
-   Downingtown, PA 6am-7am
-   Glen Mills, PA 5:25am-6:25am- could also be 7-8:30am if person will drive to media and drop student off
-   HoneyBrook, PA 7:10am-8:10am
-   Kennett Square, PA 6:40am-7:40am, bus- would like to drive, can be 1.5 hours.
-   Malvern, PA 5:50am-6:50am
-   Malvern, PA 6:30am-7:30am
-   Oxford, PA 7:30am-8:30am
-   Paoli, PA 6:30am-7:30am
-   Wayne, PA 6:30am-7:30am
-   West Chester, PA 11:30am- 12:30pm

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

-   Monday - Friday, 1 hour/day during the school week to provide services in the home setting before school hours to help an individual transition from home to school day
-   1 hour each day typically falls between 6am - 8am time frame
-   Services will be 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 if there is no school
-   Transfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiver

## Requirements

**EDUCATION / EXEPRIENCE:**  

-   Master’s degree from an accredited university in a mental health / human service study such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Education, etc.
-   Additional 6 months work experience providing clinical therapy in an individual, family, or group format - preferred.
-   Documented training and experience in positive behavior supports, team coordination, agency collaboration, applied and cognitive behavioral counseling

**CREDENTIALS:  
**_(Clearances current within 12 months)_

-   _PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance_
-   _PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance_
-   _PA Department of Education FBI -- Use code_ _**1KG6XN**_
-   _TB Screening (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._

**ABOUT CCRES**

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs

**MISSON STATEMENT**

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

**APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!**

_For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here:_ [_https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en_](https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en)

_CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information._

_(Updated 4/15/26, ( MA)_

## Apply

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