Mental Health Professional I - Family Based Services

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Sellersville, PA is hiring a Mental Health Professional I for Family Based Services.

The role conducts family evaluations, provides crisis intervention, and collaborates on treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care for children and families. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a mental health or human service field and at least one year of clinical experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health/human service field and at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct family evaluations, including in-home observations and interviews.
• Provide crisis intervention to families during scheduled and unscheduled hours.
• Contribute to treatment planning and case management
• Coordinate with community services and inter-agency teams for resource access.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Youth & family interest

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health/human services

Job description

Mental Health Professional I - Family Based Services### Mental Health Professional I - Family Based ServicesApply: Sellersville, PA - 807 Lawn Avenue: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R145837### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*Full-TimeThe MH Professional I provides family evaluations and other services to both parents and children whom include but are not limited to psycho-education (e.g. life management skills), case management and crisis intervention. The MH Professional I participates with their team member in co-therapy sessions (or other identified team activities) with family.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Conducts family evaluations, including in-home observation and interviews in order to assess for family structure, dynamics, parenting skills, support systems and previous agency contacts. Ensures competency in providing mental health services to program's patient population(s).* Participates in the development of the treatment plan and case management to ensure the proper and appropriate treatment is provided.* Provides telephone and in-person crisis intervention to families during both scheduled and non-scheduled work hours to ensure crisis services are available to those in need.* Meet with individuals from applicable community services to assure appropriate service delivery for families and participates in inter-agency case review activities and assists in the coordination of meetings for inter-team consultation to promote maximum use of community resources.* Documents assignment and intervention in progress notes, treatment plan and daily log to assist in maintaining a chronological and complete accounting of client care.* Demonstrates high standards of conduct in the work-environment and to the institution, in a professional manner, to ensure clients are provided with high quality services.* Establishes a good work rapport with team member through team training and supervision.* Participate in required trainings throughout the year. Demonstrates knowledge of the model used by Family Based Services.* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license accepted by the Network's insurance carrier and maintain a good driving record.**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**Must have ability to sit for 2 total hours per day, and up to 1 total consecutive hour. Must be able to stand for 8 total hours per day and up to 2 total consecutive hours. Must be able to walk 6 total hours per day and up to 10 total consecutive minutes. Must have the ability to frequently use fingers/hands for fingering and handling. Must have the ability to use upper extremities for frequent pushing of objects up to 10 pounds and occasional pushing of objects up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair, stretcher and/or bed. Must have the ability for frequent stooping and bending. Must have the ability for frequent reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability for touching as it relates to feeling objects by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips. Must have the ability for hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high frequency and low frequency hearing sounds. Must have the ability for seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and peripheral vision.**EDUCATION:**A Bachelor's Degree in a mental health/human service related field as well as at least one year clinical experience.**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**1. Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for working with troubled youth and their families.2. Good decision-making skills.3. Ability to work both independently as well as work as a team member.4. Excellent organizational skills.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!*