Family Based Therapist

Pressley Ridge; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403b employer matching

Wellness incentives

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Family Based Therapist in Greensburg to work with families facing challenges in mental health and child welfare. The role involves providing therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and experience working with families. The position offers flexibility and a supportive work environment where employee well-being is prioritized. Comprehensive benefits included such as medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have State Police clearance, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearance.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide family and individual therapy services.
• Develop safety plans and engage in crisis intervention.
• Document services in Electronic Health Record.

Skills

Experience working with children and/or families

Understanding of family therapy

Crisis intervention

Advocacy and support skills

Education

Bachelors in Human Services or related field

Masters in Human Services or related field

Job description

Greensburg Office 650703
1001 Georges Station Rd.
Greensburg, PA 15601, USA

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 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

1-2 years:

Experience working with children and/or families

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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