Mental Health Worker

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to support the emotional and behavioral health needs of children in their Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. The role includes monitoring, treatment planning, and providing therapeutic activities in a team-oriented environment, requiring a bachelor's degree and experience in the field.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with children and families.
• Previous mental health experience with children/adolescents preferred.
• Must obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Monitor behaviors and support emotional health of students.
• Provide direct therapeutic activities and crisis interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and other team members.

Skills

Behavior Monitoring

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social service or education

Job description

Mental Health Worker

Position Description:

We are looking for a Mental Health Worker to join our Team!

Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is accepting resumes for a Mental Health Worker (MHW) for the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program in Bedford, PA.

Responsibilities include working alongside the teacher and other MHWs or MHPs in the classroom as part of a cohesive team. The successful candidate would be responsible for monitoring behaviors in the classroom, while providing support for the emotional and behavioral health needs of students, as established in their treatment plans. The essential duties include direct supervision of the students, treatment planning and documentation, providing direct therapeutic group activities/treatment and crisis interventions. The applicant should possess a desire to work with children having academic and behavioral health challenges with the assurance of having support from a dedicated, therapeutic team.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a social service or education field and at least one year of experience working with children and families. Previous experience working with children/adolescents in a mental health capacity is preferred.

Must be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearances.

Competitive salary with medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as, 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching company contributions, paid vacation and paid holidays.

Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.