Mental Health Counselor II (Part-Time)

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is looking for a part-time Mental Health Counselor I in McKeesport, PA. The role involves providing counseling and casework services to support individuals in a residential program. Ideal candidates will help clients with daily living skills and provide crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should be problem-solvers with a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medical appointments and daily living skills.
• Write detailed shift notes and conduct resident health measurements.
• Build effective relationships and provide life guidance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

UPMC is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor I for Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in McKeesport, PA. The role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within the MH Residential Programs, and assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills.

The position supports Lyle Home Place, offering a small, supportive work environment. Shifts include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and overnights. Ideal candidates should be problem-solvers with a desire to make a difference in clients' lives. This position will work daylight and evening hours.

Responsibilities:

·Casework Activities: Assist residents with medical appointments, emergency care, financial assistance, budgeting, and daily living skills. Provide hands-on help and public transportation education.

·Documentation Activities: Write detailed shift notes, give verbal reports, complete medication documentation, and report issues. Conduct and document resident health measurements.

·Counseling Activities: Build effective relationships, meet weekly with consumers to discuss progress, help set and achieve goals, provide life guidance, use crisis intervention techniques, and lead social/educational groups.

·ADL Activities: Orient residents to the community, educate on emergency procedures, teach social skills, communicate with the treatment team, attend meetings, liaise with service providers, and perform safety checks.