Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or professional counseling or marriage and family therapy.

•  Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in school-based behavioral health performing family counseling, social work, behavioral health referrals/interventions, outreach work with at-risk children in a school or community setting which has included providing Functional Behavioral Assessment training. 

•  Experience must align with Pennsylvania Code 5240.71- Staff Qualifications for Individuals Services.

Certificates/Licenses

•       Licensed Social Worker  OR

•       Licensed Clinical Social Worker  OR 

•       Licensed Professional Counselor  OR 

•       Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

OR 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, education or related field with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling

Certificates/Licenses

•       Licensed Social Worker  OR

•       Licensed Clinical Social Worker  OR 

•       Licensed Professional Counselor  OR 

•       Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

AND

•  One year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults.

•  Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum.

•  Experience must align with Pennsylvania Code 5240.71- Staff Qualifications for Individuals Services.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

•   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   the principles, practices and techniques of behavioral health, counseling, or social work. o the principles, practices and techniques of Functional Behavioral Assessment.

o   the principles, practices and techniques of data management.

•   Demonstrated ability to:

o   provide support on behavior management and identify appropriate interventions. o conduct and interpret functional behavioral assessments.

o   prioritize and manage work assignments. o collaborate with school staff and families.

o   use a personal computer. o effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

o   establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.