Mental Health Worker / Bachelor Level Therapist

We are hiring for:
Mental Health Worker / Bachelor Level Therapist
Location:
Berwick, PA
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing Mental Health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours
Pay rate: $20.00

• 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)

$5,000 stay BONUS for full time employees!

• Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.
• $1,000 after 3 months
• $2,000 after 6 months
• $2,000 after 12 months

Schedule: we are hiring for multiple shifts/schedules.
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.
• Works collaboratively with lead therapist to assure all client and family treatment needs are met.
• Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
• Complete client intake paperwork per company/program guidelines and regulations
• Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes
• Assist the Mental Health Professional with development of a treatment plans and assuring they are being done timely in relation to regulated time frames.
• Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks.
• Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment.
• Create monthly meeting invitation letters and mail accordingly.
• Participate in weekly supervision, team/individual and group
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
• Provide 24/7 crisis intervention support through an on-call rotation
• Transport clients using personal vehicle as necessary (travel/mileage reimbursement)

Position Requirements:

• Required Education/Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, or anthropology or any bachelor's degree in human services; OR
• Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services and be enrolled for certification by; OR
• Registered Nurse and be enrolled for certification by OMH, the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a Mental Health family-based worker.
• Work Experience: Minimum of one years' experience in a CASSP System Program.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one years' experience in a CASSP System Program.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver's license

Additional position information:
Work skills:

• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Location: Salisbury Behavioral Health
Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
• A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
• Reasonable hours
• Opportunities for on-the-job training

Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services. RHA is excited to be able to continue providing the same high-quality behavioral health and IDD services that Salisbury Behavioral Health and Growth Horizons have provided in their communities in Pennsylvania.
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We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Mental Health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.