Counselor

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty education provider is seeking an experienced Substitute School Counselor for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The role involves providing daily group counseling, supportive care, and writing monthly reports. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in School or Professional Counseling, with a Master’s preferred. Two years of experience in special education is also preferred. The position is located in Doylestown, PA, and offers a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in School or Professional Counseling with certification required.
• Master's Degree in Professional and School Counseling from an accredited college preferred.
• Clinically supervised education/training in therapy is preferred.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Two years of experience in a special education school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group counseling on a daily basis to students.
• Offer supportive care and guidance for student success.
• Write monthly reports and narrative notes.
• Facilitate understanding of emotional issues affecting classroom performance.

Skills

Group counseling

Supportive care and guidance

Report writing

Understanding emotional issues

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in School or Professional Counseling

Master’s Degree in Professional and School Counseling

Job description

Responsibilities

The LifeWorks School is seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Substitute School Counselor for our school in LifeWorks School in Doylestown, PA for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year.

The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school affected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.

Summary of Responsibilities

1. Provides group counseling on a daily basis to students stressing skill enhancement and emotional health.
2. Provides supportive care and guidance for students to achieve success.
3. Writes monthly reports and narrative notes.
4. Facilitates teacher understanding of emotional issues effecting classroom performance.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in School or Professional Counseling with certification required.
• Master’s Degree in Professional and School Counseling from accredited college or university preferred.
• Clinically supervised education/training in individual, group and family therapy with LPC credential preferred.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Two years experience in a special education school or a school working with adolescents exhibiting emotional and behavioral issues is preferred.