Family Based Therapist - Lebanon - Days / Evenings

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit behavioral health organization as a Family Based Therapist. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide therapeutic interventions in home and community settings, focusing on children and adolescents. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to assess and support families, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need. With a flexible schedule and a hybrid work arrangement, this position is designed for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and education assistance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

PTO

Disability insurance

Education assistance

DailyPay financial wellness program

Wellness programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or related field required.
• Two years of clinical experience with children and adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions and monitor patient progress.
• Provide crisis management and case management services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Knowledge of behavioral considerations

Education

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree with CMHFBW certification

Job description

Full-time position (80 hours biweekly)

Schedule: Days and evenings

Includes clinical hours and licensure supervision.

Sign-On Bonus: Eligible and paid within 3 weeks of start date: $7,500 with a 3-year commitment, $5,000 with a 2-year commitment, or $2,500 with a 1-year commitment.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid remote work opportunity

This role offers a chance to join the region's largest non-profit behavioral health organization.

Qualifications:

1. Preferred: Two years of clinical experience with children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
2. Flexible schedule availability, including up to four evenings per week.
3. Must have access to own vehicle for travel within the county.
4. Comfortable working in families' homes.
5. Available for on-call rotations.

Position Overview:

The Family Based Therapist / Allied Mental Health Professional provides:

1. Therapeutic interventions (individual, family, group) in home, community, and school settings.
2. Case management and community linkage.
3. Crisis management.

Collaborates with treatment team members, both internal and external, involved in the child's or adolescent's care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients and families regarding home environment, relationships, health history, and personality traits.
2. Conduct therapy sessions; monitor progress and adjust treatment plans.
3. Provide therapeutic interventions, including individual, parental, family, and group therapies.
4. Accurately document observations and care in appropriate records.
5. Coordinate care and lead interagency meetings.

Required Skills:

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
• Analytical skills for psychosocial data assessment and treatment evaluation.
• Ability to observe patient behavior and prepare documentation.
• Knowledge of care and behavioral considerations for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Must have own transportation and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Required Experience:

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, or Bachelor's degree with CMHFBW certification.
• Minimum two years' experience working with children and/or adolescents in mental health.
• Experience in family therapy, crisis management, and case management is preferred.

Department Description:

Family Based Services are delivered in-home and community settings, tailored to family needs, including:

• Family and individual therapy
• Referral, coordination, and linkage to other services
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• School-based consultation and intervention
• Parent support for behavior management and parenting strategies
• Psychiatric care/referrals

Trauma-Informed Care Features:

1. Safe, calming, and supportive environment
2. Cultural competence
3. Consumer voice, choice, and self-advocacy
4. Recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services
5. Trusting and honest relationships

Minimum Education:

• Master's degree in psychology, marriage and family counseling, or related human service field

Work Experience:

• Two years of clinical experience with children and adolescents in behavioral health

Driver's License:

Valid driver's license in current state; driving record must meet agency standards.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement plan
• PTO
• Disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Financial wellness programs, including DailyPay
• Wellness and wellbeing programs
• Support via Wellthy for caregivers and childcare referrals

Additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)