Mental Health Professional - Family Based

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Professional for its Family Based team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves conducting counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention. Candidates must have a Master's degree and supervisory experience in the CASSP/child system. Join a leading organization committed to improving mental health care and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 1+ years of professional experience in mental health.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family counseling sessions.
• Prepare treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in social or health services

Job description

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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. 2 years supervisory experience in any program of the CASSP system/child system is mandatory to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individual counseling sessions and group or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
• May be responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment for patients.
• Prepare individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear concise manner.
• Assist with modifying problem behaviors and may also provide counseling services to families of patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patient.
• Provide crisis intervention to patient, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patient.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patient, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed.
• 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.
  
  

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Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in social or health services field required and one or more years’ 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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