Mental Health Services Coord

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Services Coordinator to advocate for and support children and families impacted by trauma. This role involves coordinating resources, conducting assessments, and connecting families with trauma-focused treatment options.

The position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining documentation, and providing compassionate advocacy throughout the Center's process in Central Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Candidate has passion for helping children and families in crisis.
• Ability to coordinate resources and advocate for families.
• Comfort with social and mental health history assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, support, and resource coordination to children and families when concerns of child abuse have been identified.
• Conduct social and mental health history assessments with children and caregivers.
• Complete trauma screenings and assessments to identify signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
• Connect children and families with appropriate community resources, mental health services, and trauma-focused treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support the comprehensive needs of children and families.
• Educate families about available services and guide them through the coordination of care process.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care for families receiving services.
• Serve as a compassionate and trusted advocate throughout the Child Advocacy Center process.

Skills

Advocacy

Resource Coordination

Trauma-Informed Care

Job description

Mental Health Services Coordinator

UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA is seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and mission-driven Mental Health Services Coordinator to join our team. This unique role supports children and families impacted by trauma by providing advocacy, resource coordination, and mental health support services. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping children and families in crisis and thrives in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Location

Home Office: UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA

2645 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Travel Between Sites Required

• Primarily based in Jonestown (100 E. Queen Street) two days per week
• Harrisburg location three days per week
• May provide occasional coverage at the Carlisle satellite office (49 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, PA)

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Occasional after-hours support for urgent appointments (approximately eight times per year)
• Potential future opportunity to assist with support group coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, support, and resource coordination to children and families when concerns of child abuse have been identified.
• Conduct social and mental health history assessments with children and caregivers.
• Complete trauma screenings and assessments to identify signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
• Connect children and families with appropriate community resources, mental health services, and trauma-focused treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support the comprehensive needs of children and families.
• Educate families about available services and guide them through the coordination of care process.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care for families receiving services.
• Serve as a compassionate and trusted advocate throughout the Child Advocacy Center process.

Why UPMC?

• Meaningful, mission-driven work focused on supporting children and families during some of their most vulnerable times.
• Supportive leadership team that values flexibility and work-life balance.
• Ongoing training, education, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative culture dedicated to delivering exceptional care and advocacy services.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran