Mental Health Professional

Elwyn; Elwyn (PA); On-site; USD 39,520 - 49,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join its Adult Behavioral Health Crisis team. In this vital role, you will empower individuals facing behavioral health challenges, advocate for their needs, and facilitate therapeutic groups. Enjoy competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and generous benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with adults facing behavioral health challenges preferred.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized programs for residents.
• Advocate for residents' needs with external agencies.
• Assist residents with daily living tasks.

Skills

Advocacy

Therapeutic Group Facilitation

Empowerment Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, or related field

Bachelor's degree in other field + 2 years experience

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Job Description

Mental Health Professional

$19.00 per hour
Eligible for $2000 sign on bonus
Make a Difference in the Lives of Adults with Behavioral Health Challenges

Elwyn, a leading provider of services for individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seeking a passionate Mental Health Professional to join our Adult Behavioral Health Crisis RTF team.

In this role, you will:

• Empower individuals: Develop and implement personalized programs to help residents thrive.
• Be an advocate: Champion residents' needs and rights with external agencies and families.
• Support daily living: Assist residents with daily tasks and promote independence.
• Facilitate healing: Design and lead therapy groups based on recovery principles.
• Plan for the future: Develop community integration plans to support residents' transition.
• Make a lasting impact: Conduct intakes, assessments, and guide residents through treatment and discharge.

Rate: $19.00 per hour
Eligible for $2000 sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits
Yearly COLA increase

1st shift, 7 am - 3 pm (four days per week and every other weekend)
Media, PA (Elwyn campus)

Primary Functions

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting individual programs for all residents.
• Act as an advocate and represent client's needs and rights with outside social service agencies, families, etc.
• Assist residents in all activities of daily living.
• Design and facilitate therapeutic groups in accordance with psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery principles.
• Plan and implement community integration plans.
• Conduct intakes, assessments, treatment planning, coordination of community care linkages, and discharge process.
• Adhere to standards, procedures, and schedules established by Program Supervisor.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, or related field.
• OR bachelor's degree in other field + 2 years of experience working with adults facing behavioral health challenges.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence and 2+ years of driving experience.

Why You Should Join Elwyn

We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our "Making A Difference" employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

2025-1947 / ELW-20809

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.