Counselor/Therapist - Special Education

COUNSELOR/THERAPIST ~ SPECIAL EDUCATION

PHILLIPS School ~ Annandale is a Blue Ribbon private special education day school for children with learning and behavioral differences has an opening for a Counselor/Therapist.

Our students require committed, dedicated staff that want to work in supportive, collaborative and dynamic environment. PHILLIPS is a place where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families!

Serious candidates should have the following:

Required Credentials

• Clinical Master’s level State license in one of the following areas: Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW-C; Licensed Professional Counselor LCPC
• Experience working in the special needs environment (emotional and behavioral needs)
• Experience with individual, group, and family therapy required.

Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Develops social/emotional goals and objectives for Individualized Education Plans for all assigned students in consultation with parents, classroom and Behavior Department staff
• Provides individual and group counseling and family services to assigned students in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Plans and daily requirement
• Maintains files for all assigned students and families on caseload with documentation as required
• Writes reports and other documentation associated with the position in an inclusive articulate manner in accordance with policies and procedures
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary education team working with assigned students, and serves as a resource for counseling materials and techniques
• Assists in the development of individualized educational/behavioral programming for some students with their educational treatment team.
• Assists with staff training as needed

If you feel you qualify and can show proven history with our type of population, please submit an application online at www.PHILLIPSprograms.orgor email/send your cover letter and resume to:

PHILLIPS Programs

ATTN: HR

7010 Braddock Road

Annandale, VA 22003

Phillips Programs is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time