Mental Health Professional - Family Based

Acadia Healthcare Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of mental health professionals at a forward-thinking organization committed to family-based care. This role involves providing individual and group counseling, developing treatment plans, and ensuring patient safety through crisis intervention and case management. With a focus on empathy and professionalism, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of patients and their families. If you have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a passion for helping others, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with one or more years of professional experience.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as scheduled.
• Prepare individual treatment plans and ensure documentation is timely.
• Provide crisis intervention and case management duties for patients.

Skills

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social or Health Services

Job description

Come join Southwood's Family Based team of Mental Health Professionals!

While this position is Family Based, the main office hub is located in Canonsburg, PA.

Master's degree required and candidate must have a valid driver's license. Two years of supervisory experience in any program of the CASSP system/child system is mandatory to be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
2. May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
3. May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments for patients.
4. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
5. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and clearly.
6. Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
7. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
8. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
9. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
10. May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
11. May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
12. Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
13. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in social or health services field required and one or more years of professional work experience.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensure or certification for counseling may be required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Complete or ongoing education and training, as required by the state in which the facility operates and applicable accrediting body.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.