Student Assistance Program Liaison/Mental Health Clinician

If you’re passionate about early intervention, working with students and families, and making a direct impact in schools—this role is for you!

Devereux is hiring a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison / Mental Health Clinician to provide school-based mental health and prevention services across public K–12 schools.

• Typical locations include Phoenixville, Downingtown, and possibly Octorara (subject to change based on program needs)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 10-month, school-year position.

As an SAP Clinician, you will collaborate with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Compensation: $48,000 - $55,000 per year based on experience.
• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment.
• Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program.
• Mission-driven work making a real difference
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

• Coordinate and deliver prevention and intervention services to public school students referred to SAP
• Provide consultation to SAP teams, school staff, and families on screenings and clinical recommendations
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and deliver student and family-focused support services
• Facilitate psychoeducational and drug & alcohol prevention groups
• Deliver mental health and prevention services across assigned schools, with a focus on elementary students
• Serve as a resource to promote student wellness and reduce mental health and substance use risks

Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) provides support to schools around early learning, academic interventions, safety practices and the assessment and treatment of students with complex behaviors, cognitive challenges and communication needs. We use evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations. 

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Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.