Family Based Mental Health Professional

Linke Resources; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional mental health services provider is seeking a Mental Health Professional in Philadelphia, PA, to provide intensive family-oriented therapy to children and adolescents with serious mental health disorders. This role involves working closely with families, collaborating with treatment providers to create a comprehensive treatment plan, and implementing therapy in various settings. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree and at least two years of clinical experience, demonstrating effective intervention and crisis management skills.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with a Clinical or Mental Health Concentration is required.
• At least two years of clinical experience in a child or adolescent behavioral health setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy in home, school, or community settings.
• Collaborate with families and team members to develop an integrated treatment plan.
• Implement the family therapy plan in partnership with team members.
• Engage in crisis planning and availability for crisis situations.
• Attend clinical evaluations, team meetings, and interagency meetings.

Skills

Family systems perspective

Therapeutic intervention

Crisis management

Education

Masters Degree with Clinical or Mental Health Concentration

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job description

Linke Resources is recruiting a Mental Health Professional in Philadelphia, PA. Mental health professional, will provide intensive family-oriented therapy services to children and adolescents with serious mental health disorders or emotional disturbances and their families. Serves as primary clinician on treatment team providing service in the community, working to avert the need for referral to a higher level of care or to a more restrictive setting. Treatment typically takes place in or near the family home, in order to maximize the involvement of resources in the natural environment. A Mental Health Professional uses a family systems perspective and intervention skills to involve both child clients and their adult caregivers in treatment. A Mental Health Professional collaborates with any other treatment providers to assure an integrated approach to treatment is developed. Mental Health Professional services range from assessing and building a shared understanding of the needs and strengths of the family system to individual and family treatment, oriented toward resolving underlying conflicts and building functional skills.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with Clinical or Mental Health Concentration or Licensed Mental Health Professional
• At least two years of clinical experience in a child or adolescent behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy in the home, school, or community setting.
• Responsible for collaborating with family, other team members and ancillary providers in order to develop a comprehensive and integrated treatment plan.
• Responsible for implementing the family therapy plan in collaboration with team members.
• Responsible for crisis planning and clinical availability to address crisis situations.
• Responsible for attending clinical evaluations, team meetings and interagency meetings.