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!SUMMARY:The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school weekRATE:$75.00/hr (independent contractor position)Current Needs: (please note some needs may have candidates in process)Birdsboro 7:05am-8:05amDouglasville 7:40am-8:40amReading 8:30am-9:30amReading from parent 1 location: 7:25-8:25am; from parent 2 location: 6:25am-7:25amTemple 8:00am-9:00amRESPONSIBILITIES: 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 dayServices will be provided for an extended period of weeks or monthsWork with school aged students with emotional or behavioral needsTransportation from the client's home to school may be requiredNo services are provided if there is no schoolTransfer coping skills and interventions to parent/caregiverRequirementsEDUCATION / 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 BenefitsThe Mental Health Specialist / MHS is an independent contract (1099) position. No benefits are associated with this role.ABOUT CCRESAs 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 needsMISSION STATEMENTConnecting 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=enCCRES 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 8/10/26, MA)
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!
SUMMARY:
- The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is an independent contract position working early morning hours during the school week
RATE:
- $75.00/hr (independent contractor position)
Current Needs: (please note some needs may have candidates in process)
- Birdsboro 7:05am-8:05am
- Douglasville 7:40am-8:40am
- Reading 8:30am-9:30am
- Reading from parent 1 location: 7:25-8:25am; from parent 2 location: 6:25am-7:25am
- Temple 8:00am-9:00am
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
- 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
MISSION 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
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 8/10/26, MA)
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!
Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
