Family Based Mental Health Worker

Achievement Center of LECOM Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5000 after 90 days (one

On-call stipend

Tuition discounts with Purdue Global

Medical Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Annual paid holidays and generous time

Job summary

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is hiring a Family-Based Mental Health Worker to join the ESFT team. This two-clinician model delivers intensive therapy to children and families in homes, schools and communities, paired with a co-therapist for a collaborative approach.

The position includes a three-year training program and competency exam preparation. Supervisory oversight is provided by the Family Based Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Pre-Med, Theology, or Anthropology plus 1 year of CASSP system experience.
• Twelve college hours in humanities or social services plus one year CASSP experience and OMH certification enrollment.
• Licensed RN with one year CASSP experience and OMH certification enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and direct the child’s treatment plan.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Build collaborative relationships within the social service community.
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive advance FBMH training.
• Receive weekly supervision and mentorship.
• Work as an integral part of a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field

12 college hours in humanities or social services

Licensed RN

Job description

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

Grow your Clinical Career and Change Lives

Position Description

We are hiring a Family-Based Mental Health Worker to join our ESFT (Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy) team. This is a highly supportive, two-clinician model that provides intensive therapy to children and families in their homes, schools, and communities. Family Based work offers you the opportunity to receive specialized training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and the experience of collaborating within many social service systems. The Family Based worker is paired with a partner co-therapist to deliver this team approach therapy. The worker will be required to participate in the three (3) year extensive training program and submit for the competency exam at the end of training. This position reports directly to the Family Based Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.

This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful clinical work AND strong professional development.

• Sign-on bonus of $5000 paid after successful completion of 90 days.**
• Sign-on bonus requires a one-year commitment contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Build collaborative relationships within the social service community.
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive advance training in FBMH topics.
• Receive ample support and mentorship through weekly supervision.
• Participate as an integral part of a team.

What we offer

• Free weekly licensure supervision - our 4 supervisors are all licensed LPC's or LCSW's (if looking to pursue a higher degree)
• Paid, no-cost 3-year ESFT Certification training program with competency exam prep
• Small, supportive teams and high-quality leadership
• An opportunity to make a deep impact on children and families

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Pre-Med, Theology, or Anthropology plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program. If you do not have a degree in one of the Major's listed, please send a transcript with your resume OR
• Twelve (12) college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker OR
• Licensed RN plus have one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible with working hours, including some non-traditional hours.
• Must be able to work “on-call” rotation and be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary to meet family’s needs.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation

• Base pay for a FBMH Worker is $43,888 annually, Certified FBMH Worker is $47,000 annually. Mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and employee referral bonus opportunities.
• Stipend offered for on-call work

Time Off

8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Professional Advancement

Certification and professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Tuition Discount for ABA Career Advancement

• We are proud to support the professional growth of our team! Through our partnership with Purdue University Global, employees receive exclusive tuition discounts to help advance their education in Applied Behavior Analysis and related fields.
• Eligible team members receive:
• 14% tuition discount on Master’s degree programs and ABA certificate
• 20% tuition discount on Undergraduate degree programs
• 20% tuition discount for employees or immediate family members (souse, children, parent and siblings) of employee for undergraduate programs and 14% discount for graduate programs.
• Whether you're pursuing your BCBA, working toward a degree in psychology, education, or human services, or continuing your professional development, this benefit makes it more affordable to grow your skills and expand your impact.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
  • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
  • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
  • Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
  • Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family is only $370/month!
• Dental Insurance
  • Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing the LECOM Dental School
• BAI Insurance
  • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.

Retirement

403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your contribution after one year of service.

• One Year of Service is completed after working 1,000 hours within a 12-month period. If you do not reach 1,000 hours in your first year, you will earn your Year of Service in any future year when you meet that requirement.
• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness

No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness

We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.