Counselor Eligibility Application 2026-2027

This is a PFT union represented position that requires a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling, mental health counseling, human services with the school counseling specialization, psychology, or a related field. The position provides counseling services that foster the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in school counseling, mental health counseling, human services with the school counseling specialization, psychology, or a related field
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania instructional specialist certificate endorsed for Elementary Counselor or Secondary Counselor (or Guidance Counselor Certificate issued prior to July 1, 1969) OR possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (PK-12) certification
• Two (2) years of full-time, paid, professional post-Master's experience working with children and youth in the behavioral health field for Behavioral Health Counselors
• Demonstrated knowledge of individual/group counseling and behavioral intervention, developmental/educational guidance, current techniques and trends in counseling and guidance, adolescent development, individual/group behavior, group dynamics, interpersonal interactions, communication skills and techniques, health, economic, and social problems experienced by urban families, and the functions and resources of community/governmental agencies
• Demonstrated ability to provide counseling and guidance on an individual/group basis, conduct group support/guidance sessions, employ tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive or personal problems, work effectively with students and their families, identify signs of substance abuse and students at risk for suicide, participate in crisis intervention, communicate effectively, prepare and maintain student-counseling records, reports, correspondence, and statistical summaries, and establish and maintain effective working relationships

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance