Job Description:

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization?  Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?  River Rock Academy in Shiremanstown, PA is seeking a qualified Long-Term Substitute School Counselor for the '24-'25 school year to work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for guidance in the development and maintenance of the school counseling program. This position focuses on the needs of both the individual student and the entire school community and is responsible for the delivery of counseling and providing education for school/community concerns. This is a contracted position consisting of a 4-month contract.  RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct prescribed individual and group counseling sessions in a positive, therapeutic manner. Develop and implement individual education plan (IEP) goals individualized to the student while developing and updating behavior/treatment plan. Maintain student confidentiality per agency policy. FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule and regulation, and student/ counselor confidentiality. Oversee therapeutic confidentiality between staff and students and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the relationship Maintain daily logs with services provided in relationship to IEP guidelines and complete various reports as directed Review daily logs with services provided in relationship to IEP guidelines and complete various reports as directed. BENEFITS  Eligible Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)  Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance  Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage    Paid time off and paid holidays  Tuition reimbursement  401K with 100% vested company contribution  Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  Wellness Incentive Program  Employee Discount Program  River Rock Academy is an educational organization comprised of special education schools throughout Pennsylvania. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.  River Rock Academy is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about River Rock Academy careers and benefits, please visit our website If you are a current New Story or River Rock employee, please apply through the UKG system. Click here, log in, and navigate to "Open Opportunities" to search and apply for current open opportunities. #NEPAExperienceRequired2 year(s): Work experience providing individual/group counseling services to childrenEducationRequiredMasters or better in Counseling Psychology or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredLicensed Prof. CounselorCounselor CertificationSkillsRequiredCrisis Intervention