Mobile Therapist - Behavior Consultant

Family Services; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid summers off

401(k) match 7.5%

Life insurance

Disability (long-term)

Employee Assistance Program

Dental

Vision

Voluntary life

Short-term disability

Hospital indemnity

Accident

Critical illness

Job summary

Family Services of NW PA seeks a Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant for Project SOAR/ROAR to serve students at Maplewood and Cambridge Springs elementary schools. You will manage a caseload of up to fifteen students and provide direct services in school and community settings.

The role requires strong skills in treatment plan development and behavioral modification, with day/evening driving across county areas. A master’s degree and one year of clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling or related field.
• Completed clinical or mental health direct service practicum.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience addressing behavior modification or family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Designs behavioral interventions for up to 15 students in collaboration with family, school, and treatment team.
• Develops treatment/crisis/transition plans for up to 15 students.
• Provides individual therapy and supervision of psychoeducational groups.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, counseling

Job description

Salary: $40,385.00 - $40,385.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Human Services

Position: Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant Project SOAR/ROAR

Reports To: Clinical Manager, Project SOAR/ROAR

Pay Rate: Starting at $40,385.00

Job Type: Full-time - position works the days that school is in session

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

*$500 at 90 days, $500 at 180 days and $1,000 at 1 year

• $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• Paid summers off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match up to 7.5%
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness

Position Summary

The Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant for Project SOAR/ROAR works with students in Maplewood Elementary School and Cambridge Springs Elementary School. Responsible for a caseload of up to fifteen (15) students and can provide interventions for any student. Provides direct services to individuals and families on assigned caseload. coordinates case effects with funding source and related agencies. Day and evening driving to County areas is required. Access to reliable transportation is essential. Team member should be skilled with treatment plan development, skilled with individual and group therapy, skilled with the application of Behavioral Modification, knowledgeable of a variety of standardized assessment tools, and has knowledge of child development. Team member should be able to effectively manage self in crisis situations (violence, physical aggression, etc). Team member should be able to work within the context of a family setting. Must be able to follow a prescribed treatment plan.

Job Duties

• Designs behavioral interventions in collaboration with the family, treatment team and schools for a maximum of fifteen (15) students.
• Performs treatment/crisis/transition plan development for a maximum of fifteen (15) students.
• Provides individual therapy and supervision of psychoeducational groups
• Provides face-to-face, school or community and/or telephone contat with student's primary caregiver(s) a minimum of one to a maximum of four times per month
• Provides crisis intervention; attends and directs team meetings
• Provides clinical guidance for Behavior Health Technician
• Acts as the administrative and clinical liaison to the SBBH school district administration, family, and community.
• Performs data collection and model evaluation. Maintains students' behavioral health paperwork/records.
• Attends and implements the four-step psycho-education for monthly Family Night
• Trained and certified in CANS assessment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, has completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum, and has a minimum of one-year clinical experience directly working with clients to address behvavior modification, family dynamics, or a related practice. Previous work as a BC/MT preferred but not required.

About Family Services of NW PA

Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.

Working at Family Services of NW PA

Project SOAR/ROAR helps children in the Maplewood School District who are experiencing emotional and/ or behavioral difficulties in the school setting. The Project ROAR/SOAR team works closely with school personnel and includes master-level mental health professionals, bachelor-level mental health workers, family school coordinators, and parent liaisons.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.