Mental Health Worker Family Based

Diakon; Winding Heights (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Voluntary short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Diakon Behavioral Health Services in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a full-time in-home therapist to work with children, teens and families. You will deliver individual and family therapy in clients' homes, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with schools and other providers to support youth in care.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in social services and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong communication and case management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in family or related child welfare or human service position.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with youth, resource families, and birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth.
• Meet regularly in the youth’s home to provide skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction.
• Maintain regular contact with referring personnel and attend and testify at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Family communication

Home visits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field

Job description

Mechanicsburg , PA

Counseling Services

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 75

Diakon Behavioral Health Servicesoffers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances.

Establishes and maintains professional and supportive relationships with youth, resource families, and birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth.

Meets regularly in the youth’s home to provide skill development and on-going case management services to coordinate the treatment planning and services provided according to the Treatment Plan and clinical direction.

Maintains regular contact with referring personnel and attends and testifies at court proceedings involving children and youth in care.

Education/Training:

A bachelor’s degree in social service or a related field of study required.

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in family or related child welfare or human service position required.

ADA:

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Day 1 Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Voluntary short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.