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Shawnee Academy values its employees and recognizes the importance of its employees’ contributions. Our goal is to provide the finest quality services to our clients, their families, referral agencies, school districts and our community. Our services become a primary influence in the care, development and growth of our clients. We take this responsibility very seriously and take pride in hiring and maintaining skilled and dedicated professional staff who also serve as positive role models, conducting themselves in a professional manner at all times. We hire qualified applicants and do not discriminate on any basis, including but not limited to race, religion, gender, color, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other category protected by law.
Shawnee Academy’s hiring process includes a criminal record check, child abuse history clearance, physical examination, relevant transcript and certification requirements and a comprehensive orientation program. Throughout the year training and workshops are continually provided to staff to achieve our mission and goals with compassionate care. Shawnee Academy offers one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits packages in the county including tuition reimbursement.
Over 60 types of positions are available at Shawnee Academy including opportunities in dietary, custodial, maintenance, administrative, nursing, psychology and teaching. Resumes and applications are held for 6 months and are reviewed as positions become available. Resumes may be submitted to Human Resources via fax to 570-420-0997 or e-mailed to whealey@shawneeacademy.org.
Thank you for considering employment at Shawnee Academy.
The following positions were posted on July 9, 2010:
Mental Health Technicians
Shawnee Academy seeks Mental Health Technicians to provide supervision and guidance to special needs children and adolescents in its residential treatment facility for 1st and 2nd shifts. A High School Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-2 years experience with children / adolescents preferred. Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks. Comprehensive benefit package. EOE, M/F/D/V. Fax resume to 570-420-0997 or e-mail: whealey@shawneeacademy.org.
Mental Health Supervisor
Shawnee Academy seeks a Mental Health Supervisor to direct and coordinate activities of Mental Health Technicians. Responsible for ensuring that services are provided to clients in accordance with Shawnee Academy's policies, goals and objectives. Promotes effective employee relations through open communications and commitment to the development of direct care staff. Bachelor's Degree preferred in an area of human services or social sciences, and 5 years experience working with children / adolescents in the CASSP system. Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks. Comprehensive benefit package. EOE, M/F/D/V. Fax resume to 570-420-0997 or e-mail: whealey@shawneeacademy.org.
Clinician
Shawnee Academy seeks a full-time Masters-level therapist to provide clinical case management for children and adolescents in its residential treatment facility. Responsible for individual, group and family therapy. MA in Psychology, Counseling or MSW required. Licensed Clinicians preferred. Minimum two years' experience with children/adolescents in a residential setting is required. Must pass criminal and child abuse background checks. Comprehensive benefit package. EOE, M/F/D/V. Fax resume to 570-420-0997 or e-mail: whealey@shawneeacademy.org.
Drug and Alcohol Addictions Counselor (Consultant)
Shawnee Academy and The Beacon School seek a part-time counselor. This independent contracted counselor will provide assessment and counseling services to children in the residential treatment facility and alternative education programs that are experiencing chemical abuse, dependency, or related problems. Sixteen hours per week, Mon. - Fri., ability to flex schedule between 8am - 4pm. Insurance and previous contract experience, and a minimum of four years experience working with children, adolescents, and families, including group counseling, is required. Current CAC with a Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Knowledge of ASAM and LOCI-28 criteria. Familiarity with DSM-IV and dual diagnosis patients is preferred. EOE, M/F/D/V. Fax resume to 570-420-0997 or e-mail: whealey@shawneeacademy.org.
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