Mental Health Specialist

TAG MedStaffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 35 817 - 37 195; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Specialist to enhance the lives of individuals with severe mental illness. This role involves managing a caseload, providing clinical supervision, and offering individual therapy in community settings. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Sciences or Healthcare and a passion for supporting mental health. Join a compassionate team that values your skills and dedication, with opportunities for growth and community impact. If you are committed to making a difference in mental health, this rewarding position is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the role.
• Experience with severe mental illness is essential.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10 participants.
• Provide clinical supervision and support the Team Leader.
• Coordinate activities of the individual treatment team.

Connaissances

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Supervision

Social Skills Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Social Sciences

Post-secondary education in Healthcare

Outils

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Description du poste

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This range is provided by TAG MedStaffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Philadelphia County. This role involves managing a caseload of participants and delivering treatment and support services primarily in the community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social sciences or healthcare and experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 10 participants.
• Provide clinical supervision in assessment and treatment planning, supporting the Team Leader.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of the individual treatment team, including home-based visitations and other community services.
• Offer individual supportive therapy, social skill development, and assertiveness training to enhance participants' social and interpersonal activities.
• Ensure services comply with contract and Agency regulations.
• Maintain effective professional relationships and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels of the behavioral health system.
• Establish supportive, trusting relationships with participants while respecting their rights and treatment preferences.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a focused team.
• Utilize Outlook, MS Word, and Excel proficiently.
• Maintain daily productivity standards.
• Handle crisis interventions and respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Post-secondary education and training, including internships or supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally and carry a mobile phone during working hours and on-call services.
• Physical capability to lift 25 pounds, and perform activities such as carrying, folding, kneeling, reaching, stacking, stooping, and bending.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Must be available for local travel and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours.
• As essential personnel, may be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
• Requires crisis intervention and availability to respond in emergency situations.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Staff are required to work one late shift bi-weekly (12p-8p) and possibly one weekend a month.

**This role will require 75% fieldwork. Mileage reimbursement is provided.**

If you are a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Specialist committed to improving the lives of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Public Health, and Hospitals and Health Care

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