Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist — PHP

Bethesda; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer-paid Life & Disability

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Aflac

Pet Insurance

PSLF

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bethesda Lutheran Services is seeking a qualified Mental Health Professional to join the Partial Hospitalization team in Erie County - Union City. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, assessments, and discharge planning, while providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires a master’s degree in a social services field, relevant licensure/clearances, and a strong commitment to client-centered care.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in a social services-related field is required.
• Knowledge of CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program) and special education principles.
• Experience working in the mental health field is required, preferably with children and families.
• Required clearances include FBI, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Pennsylvania State Police clearances, along with driver clearances. Additional clearances may be required based on residency history

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, admissions, assessments, and discharge planning.
• Provide weekly individual therapy and monthly family therapy.
• Maintain accurate client records and charts.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.
• Observe, document, and contribute to group interactions and dynamics.
• Complete MA documentation related to client contacts and chart audits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Child & adolescent development

De-escalation

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in social services

Job description

Bethesda Lutheran Services is seeking a qualified Mental Health Professional to join the Partial Hospitalization team in Erie County - Union City. You will coordinate referrals, admissions, assessments, and discharge planning, while providing individual and family therapy to children and adolescents in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires a master’s degree in a social services field, relevant licensure/clearances, and a strong commitment to client-centered care.