Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities.

Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training.

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

The following positions are available:

See all the available job openings at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth.

School-Based Creative Arts Therapist

The full-time School-Based Creative Art therapist working in the Centennial School District in Warminster will develop art-making processes to support students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being within a school setting. 

They will design and implement art therapy programs to help students cope with challenges, improve communication, and build self-esteem. 

This role often involves working with students facing issues like trauma, grief, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide art-based interventions, both individual and group, to address students’ needs and support group dynamics.
• Design and implement art therapy programs that align with school goals and student needs.
• Evaluate students’ progress and document observations and interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other school staff to support students’ mental health and well-being.
• Promote the benefits of art therapy and advocate for mental health resources.
• Attend education/training on topics related to job duties.

Skills:

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree required, preferably in counseling or psychology.
• LPC is required.
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR) certification preferred.
• Expertise in providing art therapy to school-age individuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, families, and staff.
• Understanding of child development, trauma, and mental health concerns.

Find out more about the Full-Time Creative Arts Therapist position.

School-Based Counselor

The full-time School-based Counselor working in the Spring-Ford School District in Royersford provides (1) early intervention therapy and counseling services in a designated school district, (2) case management and mental health support services at the school and in the homes of at-risk students, and (3) consultation services to school personnel, liaison support to community agencies, and training programs for school and community populations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Services to Students

• Identify students in need of trauma support and provide prevention, screening, referral, and treatment services to students potentially in need of services.
• Provide trauma-informed therapy and counseling interventions (group, individual, and/or family) for at-risk students.
• Provide mentoring and other intervention models to children and their families who have experienced trauma or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, in foster care, involved in the criminal justice system, unemployed, experiencing a mental illness or substance abuse disorder, or not enrolled in or at risk of dropping out of an educational institution.
• Provide case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.
• Provide quality trauma support and behavioral health care services.
• Provide home-based services to the families of students who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, involved in the child welfare system, or involved in the juvenile justice system.

Services to School Personnel

• Assist teachers with behavior management strategies.
• Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior.
• Train school staff on trauma-informed approaches to education to develop safe, stable, and nurturing learning environments that prevent and mitigate the effects of trauma.

Services to Districts

• Provide consultation regarding school law and school policy, including IDEA and Section 504.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullying.
• Develop alternative programs for drop-out, truancy, delinquency, etc.

Services to Parents/Families

• Work with parents to facilitate their support in their children’s school adjustment.
• Alleviate family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community.
• Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Work with those problems in a child’s living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community).

School-Community Liaison

• Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students’ needs.
• Provide health services and intervention strategies by coordinating the services provided by eligible applicants and coordinated care organizations, public health entities, nonprofit youth service providers, and community-based organizations.
• Foster and promote communication between the school entity, community, and law enforcement.
• Increase access to quality trauma-informed support services and behavioral health care by linking the community with local trauma support and behavioral health systems.
• Help school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
• Advocate for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families.
• Mobilize family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program.
• Help school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.

Skills & Knowledge:

Leadership and soft skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team.

Technical skills

• Proficient in numerous clinical interventions.
• Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.
• Strong substance abuse intervention skills.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Master’s degree required, preferably in counseling or social work.
• An LSW license is required.

Find out more about the Full-Time School-Based Counselor position.

Full-Time Behavioral Health Coach

The Behavioral Health Coach working at TLC Wellness in Audubon provides structured, goal-oriented coaching to individuals and families across the lifespan.

This role focuses on skill development, behavior change, and real-world functioning, while maintaining clear boundaries from clinical therapy services.  Coaches may work within one or more specialty areas, including executive functioning, parent coaching, emotional regulation, school-related challenges, life transitions, and neurodiversity support.

Areas of Focus (Based on Experience & Interest):

-Executive functioning (organization, planning, time management).

– ADHD and neurodiversity support.

– Parent coaching and caregiver support.

– School and academic functioning.

– Emotional regulation and coping skill development (non-clinical).

– Life transitions (college, career, independence).

– Social skills and communication.

– Behavior support and routine development.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching & Skill Development

• Provide 1:1 coaching to children, adolescents, and/or adults based on area of expertise.
• Support clients in setting goals, building routines, and improving follow-through.
• Teach practical, actionable strategies to improve daily functioning and independence.
• Help clients apply skills learned in therapy or evaluations into real-world settings.

Parent & Family Support

• Provide coaching to parents/caregivers on structure, consistency, and behavior strategies.
• Support family systems in implementing sustainable routines and expectations.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with therapists, evaluators, and other providers within TLC Wellness.
• Maintain clear role boundaries between coaching and clinical services.
• Participate in team communication and care coordination as appropriate.

Documentation

• Maintain clear and concise documentation of coaching goals, sessions, and progress.
• Track outcomes and adjust coaching approach as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.
• Required: Certification in coaching (ICF or equivalent).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or families in behavioral health or educational settings.
• Strength-based, practical, and action-oriented approach.
• Ability to balance support with accountability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred:

• Experience with neurodiverse populations (ADHD, learning differences, autism).
• Experience with parent coaching or family work.
• Experience in school systems or educational support.

Role Clarity:

This position provides coaching and skill-building support, not therapy. Coaches do not diagnose or provide clinical treatment, but may work alongside clinical services to support functional progress.

Compensation & Structure:

• Full-time position.
• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience).
• Flexible scheduling (in-person and virtual).
• Opportunities to develop specialty areas and programming.

Why Join TLC Wellness:

• Be part of a growing, innovative behavioral health model.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Help shape a flexible and expanding coaching program.
• Make meaningful, practical impact in clients’ daily lives.

Find out more about the Full-Time Behavioral Health Coach position.