Mental Health Worker (SPIN)

Diakon; Winding Heights (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Tuition Assistance

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, is seeking a full-time, varied-hours counselor and case manager for the Specialized In-Home Treatment program.

You will work with youth and families, provide skill development in home, coordinate services, and participate in court proceedings as needed. A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Minimum of one year experience in family or related child welfare or human service position.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource person, case manager, counselor and trainer for the Specialized In-Home Treatment program.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with youth, families, referral personnel and treatment providers.
• Meet regularly in the youth’s home to provide skill development and ongoing case management.
• Maintain regular contact with referring personnel and testify at court proceedings involving children in care.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Training

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Mechanicsburg , PA

Counseling Services

Full Time , Varied

Hours/Pay Period: 75

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers 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 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 serving as a resource person, case manager, counselor and trainer to support the Specialized In-Home Treatment program.


• 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 normally 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 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.


• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually


• 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.