Mental Health Worker / Bachelor Level Therapist / Salisbury Behavioral Health
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-siteBethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. Document treatment data/results on progress notes within 24 hours of each encounter and complete client intake paperwork per guidelines. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans, assist with psychiatric evaluations, and coordinate aftercare and community linkages. Attend required supervision sessions, staff meetings, and the three-year Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy training program. Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations, mandated reporter protocols, and CASSP principal guidelines while working flexible hours that coincide with client schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Theology, Anthropology, or any bachelor's degree in Human Services
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a CASSP (Children & Adolescent Social Service Program) System Program
- Valid State Driver's License
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs
- Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Must be able to regularly stand and walk
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in child's treatment
- Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds
- Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems
- Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must display professional attitude
- Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Must be able to regularly work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours
- Must comply with basic job requirements and tasks
- Must arrive at work on time as scheduled
- Must proactively inform others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations
- Must adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations and Department of Human Services/CASSP principal guidelines
- Must adhere to Mandated Reporter protocol and effectively communicate concerns with program management
- Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and other service providers to ensure comprehensive case management
- Must attend trainings and conferences as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations
- Must attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements
- Must participate in 3-year Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center
- Must complete criminal background check
- Must pass name check in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Must pass drug testing
- Must provide proof of employment history or references
- Must provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy Model certification
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