Family Based Mental Health Worker

Community Services Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training Opportunities

401K Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Community Services Group (CSG) is looking for a Family Based Mental Health Worker to deliver therapy and case management for youth and families in Williamsport, PA. The role supports home- and community-based services within the Youth Mental Health program.

The MHW collaborates with a co-therapist, coordinates with schools and providers, and travels to client locations to ensure continuity of care and family engagement. A Bachelor's degree and CASSP-related experience are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of CASSP experience including mental health treatment.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to individual and family including skills training and education.
• Coordinate needed services for individuals, families and others involved in the service plan.
• Facilitate group processes and activities within the program.
• Travel to home, school, and community locations for service delivery.

Skills

Skills training

Case management

Crisis management

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Family Based Mental Health Worker page is loaded## Family Based Mental Health Workerlocations: Williamsport, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1577### It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.**Summary:**The Mental Health Worker (MHW) and their Master’s level co-therapist are responsible for providing mental health treatment/therapy and case management to the identified child/adolescent to prevent out of home placement. The MHW works with all family members, in either the home or community, to enhance relationships. The MHW works to build connections between the family and community, school and other service providers. This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services Family Based Services. Flexible, Full-Time Schedule (40 hrs./wk.) Monday to Friday - Day hours with 2 to 3 evenings per week as needed and on-call coverage. CSG is offering a $1,500.00 Sign-On-Bonus for this position! The $1,500.00 will be paid after the successful completion of the 3-month initial evaluation period.**Wage Information:**$21.00 per hour.**Job Description:*** Provides treatment services to the individual and their family including skills training and education designed to enable the family to care for their child at home who has a mental illness or emotional disturbance.* Provides case administration to an assigned caseload.* Facilitates group process and activity within the program.* Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.* Coordinates needed services for individuals, families and others who are significant to the service plan.* Makes referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet individual and family needs, assists individual and their families in understanding and utilizing these resources.* Maintains regular communication with families, schools, physicians and other service providers involved with the child and family.* Travels to individual locations, other agencies, and community resources for the purpose of arranging and providing community and home-based service for children, adolescents, and families.* Knowledge of and ability to utilize basic medical and psychiatric terminology.* Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.* Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.* Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet an individual's specific level of function.* Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups* Interviews individual and individual representatives to gather pertinent demographic psychosocial information.**Qualifications:*** 1 years of experience working with children/families in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) including mental health treatment, case management, day care, foster care, special education, child welfare, and juvenile probation.* A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology from an accredited college or university.* A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.* Able to work flexible hours.### **CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:*** Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.* Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave* Extensive Paid Training* Career Development Opportunities* Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay* Family Medical and Parental Leave* Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care* Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Life Insurance* Wellness Opportunities* Tuition Assistance* Mentor/Mentee OpportunitiesHealth Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.### Find Meaning in Your Work with Community Services Group (CSG)CSG helps people live more independent, fulfilling lives every day. Every role, from direct care to administration, plays a part in strengthening our communities from the inside out.For over 50 years, CSG has provided trusted **mental health and intellectual and developmental disability (IDD)** services across Pennsylvania. We’re a team of 1,350+ employees who believe in compassion, collaboration, and creating opportunities for growth. Both for those we serve and for each other.**Why Work With Us*** **Make an impact.** Change lives right in your own community.* **Grow your skills.** Learn, develop, and build a meaningful career.* **Be valued.** Be part of a team that supports and celebrates you.Since 1972, CSG’s mission has been simple: to help people reach their full potential through innovative, community-based care. Find the purpose you’ve been looking for at CSG.