School Based Therapist - Butler Area School District at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Butler, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Summary

Attention, non-licensed/licensed eligible therapists or seasoned therapists with an LPC, LCSW or LMFT! This is an exciting time to join the Glade Run School Based Mental Health Program which is enjoying tremendous expansion across Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and now Clarion Counties! We are looking for bright, passionate, creative mental health therapists to grow along with us. This position will work out of the Butler Area School District and offers full benefits, school hours, paid time off during the school year according to the public-school calendar, quarterly productivity incentives, up to 9 weeks of paid time off during the summer and up to a $6000 new hire incentive bonus. 

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match


• Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage


• Paid time off during the school year according to the public-school calendar and up to 9 weeks of paid time off during the summer


• Quarterly productivity incentives


• The opportunity to work for additional income during the paid summer break at $42.00-$48.00 per billable hour


• Tuition reimbursement


• Licensure Supervision for FREE!


• New Hire Incentive Bonuses


• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives


• Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


• Employee Assistance Program


• Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities


• Glade Run is Sanctuary certified we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming

What You’ll Do:

• Complete intakes (inclusive of psycho-social assessment, initial treatment plan and required legal consents) for assigned school-based clients in accordance with outpatient regulations.


• Develop measurable treatment plan goals in collaboration with the assigned school-based client (and legal guardian when indicated).


• Complete treatment reviews in accordance with outpatient regulations.


• Provide individual, group and family therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.


• Complete clinical progress notes in a timely manner and include references to the treatment plan.


• Consult with designated psychiatrist and school-based supervisor regularly to ensure effective collaboration and quality of service.


• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision activities as scheduled.


• Communicate and collaborate with designated school district personnel when indicated.


• Attend in-service and professional development activities as scheduled.


• Must meet agency productivity requirements.


• Enter clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a timely manner as per program guidelines.

Qualifications: Meets one (1) of the criteria below:

1. Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum; OR


2. Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency; OR


3. Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience. Professional license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) and credentialing preferred. Professional license does not include Licensed Social Worker LSW.)

Job Location

Butler, PA (Butler Area School District) 

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 5,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer