Family Based Mental Health Worker

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Bonus after 25 billable hours

Mileage Compensation

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker for their Family Based Program. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with families, providing intensive treatment and support in a home setting. Ideal candidates will enjoy a flexible schedule and the chance to further their education while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families dealing with mental health challenges. The position emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and the importance of self-care. If you are passionate about mental health and family support, this role could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields with experience in CASSP.
• Training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Empower families to make positive changes using their strengths.
• Support team in creating and implementing treatment plans.
• Participate in team supervision and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Family Therapy

Crisis Support

Case Management

Behavioral Goals Identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work

12 college-level semester hours in humanities or social services

Job description

Job Description:

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. (ACRP) is hiring a full-time Mental Health Worker to work in our Family Based Program. Ideal candidates enjoy the flexibility of working a non-traditional workweek 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 their 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 Worker (MHW) 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:

1. Empower, instruct, and guide families to use their strengths, skills, and natural or provider support systems to make positive, long-lasting sustainable changes.
2. Support MHP (team member) in creating and directing the implementation of treatment plans suitable to each individual client and family; identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques.
3. Participate actively in all relevant team and group supervision, as well as general staff meetings.
4. Complete all necessary documentation, records, correspondence, or other written materials required by program regulations or the ACRP program.
5. 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!
6. All Family-Based team members are required to complete a 3-year training (273-hour) training program specific to the ESFT clinical model. Mental Health Workers have the opportunity to take a PA State Exam to obtain a Mental Health Professional (Masters Level equivalent) after 3 years.
7. Offer availability to transport clients and families to appointments or community activities - Mileage Compensation provided!

Education/Experience:

1. Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Pre-Med, Theology, Anthropology, or Social Sciences with at least one year of experience working in CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program), (or) have 12 college-level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience with the CASSP system Program.

Company Benefits:

1. Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
2. Eligible to participate in employer 403(b) retirement plan.
3. Eligible for Bonus after 25 billable hours.