Mental Health Professional

Title: Mental Health Professional
Location: Reading, PA 19602
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on experience and education.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Join New Story, where we believe in the boundless potential of every child and young adult. Our programs are crafted to support each student’s growth, achievement, and development in a safe and nurturing environment. Our dedicated teams work together to ensure that all students and clients can learn, thrive, and reach their fullest potential. If you're driven by passion, commitment, and a desire to make a lasting impact, New Story is the place for you to help create a brighter future for those we serve. 

Why Join Us?

• Salary - Based on experience and education.
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required. 
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset. 
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA). 
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance. 
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles. 
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events. 
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment. 

Your Role as a Mental Health Professional

• Counseling Support: Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• IEP Collaboration: Partner with special education teams to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a strong focus on socio-emotional growth.
• Behavioral Interventions: Design, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Therapeutic Guidance: Oversee staff-student therapeutic relationships and provide recommendations to enhance their effectiveness.
• Classroom Education: Lead lessons on emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies to support student development.
• Family Engagement: Strengthen home-school collaboration by working with families and providing resources to support students beyond the classroom.
• Collaborative Care: Coordinate with external therapists and service providers to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive student support

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Psychology, Social Services, or a mental health-related field.

• PA professional license in counseling, social work, or a related discipline, or PA certification as a school counselor.

• Minimum of two years’ experience providing individual/group counseling services to children or working with students with disabilities (including emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges).

• Strong background in mental health counseling, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and trauma-informed practices.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today! 

At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!