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Springfield, Pennsylvania · Remote OK

Virtual School Based Counselor

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Listed compensation

$66 per hour

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Contract · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

LETS Therapy is seeking qualified counselors to provide virtual individual counseling for Pennsylvania students in grades 2 through 12. We have a large number of open referrals, ranging from brief monthly support to weekly or twice weekly sessions. Providers may select a small supplemental caseload or combine cases for more consistent hours.

Build Work Around Your Life

Already working full time or balancing another position? That is not a problem. Virtual sessions may be scheduled between 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m., based on each student’s availability. You can take one case, several cases, or build a larger caseload. We will work with you to find a schedule that is realistic and sustainable.

Join a Team That Supports You

At LETS Therapy, providers join a supportive professional family of educators, therapists, and school based specialists. Our team stays accessible, helps you navigate case needs and school expectations, and values open communication. You receive the independence of contract work without feeling like you are working alone.

What You Will Do

  • Provide individual virtual counseling in accordance with each student’s IEP.
  • Support students with social, emotional, behavioral, and school related needs.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, related service providers, and IEP teams.
  • Monitor student progress and communicate concerns that may affect services.
  • Complete service notes and progress documentation accurately and on time.

What You Will Need

  • Appropriate Pennsylvania school counseling certification or professional license accepted for the assignment.
  • Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI clearances.
  • Experience providing counseling to school aged children and adolescents.
  • Ability to engage students through virtual sessions and maintain dependable communication.

Compensation and Engagement

  • Up to $66 per hour, based on qualifications and assignment.
  • Independent contractor opportunity with compensation processed monthly.
  • Flexible case selection based on provider and student availability.

Apply to LETS Therapy

Tell us what days and times work for you. We will help you create a caseload that fits your goals. Join a team that respects your time, values your expertise, and supports your work with students.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual virtual counseling to students in grades 2 through 12 in accordance with their IEPs. Collaborate with families, educators, and service providers while maintaining accurate progress documentation.

Requirements

Requires appropriate Pennsylvania school counseling certification or professional license. Candidates must possess current Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI clearances.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP implementationSocial supportEmotional supportBehavioral supportCollaborationVirtual session management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual School Based Counselor at Lets Therapy a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

School Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Lets Therapy holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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