Family Based Mental Health Professional

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Professionals to join their Family Based Program. This role offers the flexibility of a non-traditional work week, allowing professionals to engage with families in their own environments. The position emphasizes a comprehensive approach to mental health treatment, utilizing the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy model. Professionals will work closely with a team of specialists to empower families and foster sustainable changes. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields and 2 years of experience in CASSP required.
• Clearances and valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family-focused treatment primarily in home settings.
• Complete documentation and participate in team supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Counseling techniques

Therapeutic intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Education

Graduate degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Summary:

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc (ACRP) is hiring full time Mental Health Professionals to work in our Family Based Program. Ideal candidates enjoy the flexibility of working a non-traditional work week schedule where they can work with individual families to determine the best times. We strongly encourage all team members to utilize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

*FBMHS provides an excellent opportunity for staff to further educational and professional careers while employed full time. Many of our staff complete a higher degree while in the program and/or earn experience hours for licensure!

Position Description:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) functions as part of a two-person team that provides intensive family focused treatment to families (primarily in the home setting) who have a child diagnosed with a mental health condition and are at risk for out-of-home placement. Treatment is directed by the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model and provides a comprehensive 30 day initial assessment, family therapy, child individual therapy, sibling therapy, parenting sessions/support, case management, and assistance/advocacy within the community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Empower, instruct, and guide families to use their strengths, skills, and natural or provider support systems to make positive, long-lasting sustainable changes.
• Participate actively in all relevant team and group supervision, as well as general staff meetings.
• Complete all necessary documentation, records, correspondence, or other written materials required by program regulations or the ACRP program.
• Each FBMHS therapist takes part in an on-call rotation. The on-call therapist provides crisis support for the families in our FBMHS program (per county) as needed for a week at a time - Additional Compensation provided to staff!
• All Family-Based team members are required to complete a 3 year training (273 hour) training program specific to the ESFT clinical model.
• Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers as a treatment team lead.
• Offer availability to transport client and families to appointments or community activities - Mileage Compensation provided!

Job Requirements:

Education / Experience: Possess a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation or a graduate degree in a Human Service-related field plus two (2) years experience in CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program).

Act 31, 33/34, State Police and FBI clearances. Valid PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of counseling, therapeutic and human service intervention techniques with children and families.

Job Accountability: The Mental Health Professional is administratively and programmatically responsible to the Director of Family Based Mental Health Services and the ACRP Executive Director.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Flexible Schedule

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• CASSP: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)