Mental Health Activities Aide

Chartiers Center, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan - Employer 6% after 1s

8 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Company car for business use

Free Parking

Job summary

Chartiers Center, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time behavioral health professional to assess consumer needs, design group-based interventions, and monitor outcomes. You will collaborate on individualized plans and maintain thorough documentation to ensure quality care.

The role requires an associate's degree (or equivalent) with behavioral health experience, or a high school diploma with relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) with one-year behavioral health experience.
• High School Diploma/GED and two years behavioral health experience.
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Responsibilities

• Assess consumer needs related to social rehabilitation using standardized assessment tools, direct observation, and individualized evaluation techniques.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate therapeutic interventions, activities, and events that address identified consumer needs, with an emphasis on group-based programming.
• Conduct required assessments and evaluations utilizing program-specific and standardized tools to monitor consumer progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of individualized therapeutic and rehabilitative plans based on assessed consumer needs.
• Foster a positive, supportive therapeutic environment by serving as a role model, encouraging social interaction, and providing consistent support and reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mt Lebanon Blvd - Pittsburgh, PA 15234, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Job Shift: M-F Day Shift, Chartiers Center is a private, non-profit corporation funded by state, county, third party insurances and private funds. Services include intake, referral, outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessment, service coordination, substance abuse treatment, training and social rehabilitative services, crisis intervention, partial hospitalization, community outreach, day, and recreational services for adults with intellectual disabilities, homeless outreach, and housing program.We take pride in being innovative in helping those we serve achieve personal goals by creating opportunities to align our services and supports with those goals and to help them in their recovery.

Core Job Duties

• Assess consumer needs related to social rehabilitation using standardized assessment tools, direct observation, and individualized evaluation techniques.
• Design, coordinate, and facilitate therapeutic interventions, activities, and events that address identified consumer needs, with an emphasis on group-based programming.
• Conduct required assessments and evaluations utilizing program-specific and standardized tools to monitor consumer progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of individualized therapeutic and rehabilitative plans based on assessed consumer needs.
• Foster a positive, supportive therapeutic environment by serving as a role model, encouraging social interaction, and providing consistent support and reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with program, agency, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Full-Time Monday-Friday with flexibility of hours
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan-(Employer Contribution 6% after one year)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company car to be used for company business
• Free Parking

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) with one-year behavioral health experience
• OR
• High School Diploma/GED and two years behavioral health experience
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Diversity and Inclusion

Each of our clients/individuals is uniquely different and so are we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes Chartiers Center Stronger and our clients/individuals healthier. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for our mission, we will be stronger together. EOE