School Counselor
UHS
Summary
The LifeWorks School in Media, PA is hiring an energetic, collaborative, and experienced School Counselor for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year.
Job description
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
- Provides group counseling on a daily basis to students stressing skill enhancement and emotional health.
- Provides supportive care and guidance for students to achieve success.
- Writes monthly reports and narrative notes.
- Facilitates teacher understanding of emotional issues affecting classroom performance.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.