Family Based Therapist

Pressley Ridge; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering families and children in need. As a Family Based Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable families through therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in various community settings, making a direct impact on the lives of those you serve. With comprehensive training and supportive supervision, you will develop your skills in a professional environment that values growth and learning. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical coverage with HSA

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account

Wellness incentive

403b with employer match

Free life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with children and/or families required.
• Clearances including State Police and FBI clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide family and individual therapy, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Work with families to reduce conflict and emotional difficulties.

Skills

Family Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy and Support

Service Coordination

Documentation in Electronic Health Record

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

Master's in Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Greensburg Office 650703
Greensburg, PA 15601, USA

Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Based Therapist works with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice to focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and communities, and to decrease parental stress, family conflict, and social and emotional difficulties that can create crises. Our staff receive intensive training in family therapy in a professional environment where learning and developing is valued. Supportive supervision, including licensure supervision, is provided. As an employee at Pressley Ridge, you would have a direct impact on the lives of some of our communities' most vulnerable children and their families.

Our Family Based Therapists work with a teammate to provide services to a youth and his or her family, including family and individual therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy and support. Flexible schedule and mobile technology allow for work-life balance.

• Family & Individual Therapy
• Service Coordination
• Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention
• Advocacy and Support
• Documentation in Electronic Health Record
• Participation in Statewide Family Based Training Program

Qualifications

• Clearances: State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
• Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.
• Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

1-2 years of experience working with children and/or families.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.