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Ross Township, Pennsylvania

LCSW/LPC Mental Health Consultant - Red Rock Job Corps

Social WorkerPer Diem

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From $35/hour

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Red Rock Job Corps Mental Health Consultant will provide comprehensive evaluation, education and intervention services to students who are experiencing emotional disturbances of developmental disabilities. The objective is the enhancement of adjustment in the student's environment and in the community through intervention in crises, alleviation of stress, recommendations for the use of medication when indicated through consultation with the Center physician, continuity of therapy for those students transferred from other services, and focusing on barriers that would affect employability and successful community integration.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: The position requires a Pennsylvania license in clinical social work (LCSW) or professional counseling (LPC). The individual should possess the ability to work effectively with adolescents and children and have a thorough understanding of therapeutic interventions and treatment planning. Good oral and written communication skills as well as an understanding of the philosophy, mandates and operation of community mental health services are needed.

$4000 sign-on bonus (50% granted at 6 months of employment, remainder granted at 1 year of employment.)

EOE

Job Type: Per-Diem

Per-diem: From $35/hour

This position requires the successful completion of an FBI Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Consultant provides comprehensive evaluation, education, and intervention services to students experiencing emotional or developmental challenges. They focus on alleviating stress, managing crises, and addressing barriers to employability and community integration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania license in clinical social work (LCSW) or professional counseling (LPC). The role requires the ability to work effectively with adolescents and the successful completion of FBI, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse clearances.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationCrisis interventionAdolescent counselingDocumentationMedication consultation

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 25% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Northeast Counseling Services

Mental Health Care
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus $4,000