Mental Health Professional- FBMH- WRN

• Warren County, PA
• Warren, PA, USA
• 44186-54892 per year Rate increases with licensure or experience.
• Salary
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

*** $10,000 Commitment Bonus Available!! ***

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System is looking for a Family Based Mental Health Professional who is responsible for coordination of treatment for their assigned caseload. To provide therapeutic support to the child/adolescent and family in specified areas of social, behavioral and emotional concern and needs that have been identified by the child/youth and family and addressed in the treatment plan. Strengthening and supporting the family to improve coping skills, educate family members on advocating and caring for their child, crisis stabilization, utilizing community resources, and coordination of care. To provide support to the child that facilitates the growth and development of the child and the development of therapeutic support skills in the parents, family members, educators and others to ensure that such support is maintained for the child as professional interventions are decreased and terminated. Family-Based Mental Health Services (FBMH) are designed to keep kids safe and living at home while helping parents/caregivers develop skills to help their children manage moods and behaviors.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in psychiatry, psychology social work, education, nursing, rehabilitation or a graduate degree in the field of human services, plus two years' experience in a CASSP systems program.
• Be a licensed registered nurse with five years of experience, including two in CASSP system program plus have the certification by the Department of Mental Health as a mental health family based worker.
• Have a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology or a degree in the field of human services plus have the certification by the Office of Mental Health as a mental health family based worker.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the communities served or state of Pennsylvania for position requirements 25-50% of the time. Travel to assist with individuals attending required appointments or visits as needed 5-10% of the time.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

Beacon Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Joint Commission accredited, and a Trauma Informed Care agency providing the best support to our clients and staff. Our Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Disability and Age.

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SUMMARY

Responsible for providing psychotherapy in the form of individual, group, or family therapy. This position will also provide psycho-education, provide coordination of treatment for their assigned caseload, make necessary referrals to support the consumers, and will provide services in a manner in which to support a whole health recovery approach to treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have either:
• A graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum.
• An equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
• Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.
• Licensed and/or licensed eligible professional and prior experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write and type reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Typing skills and computer skills are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required:

• To talk, hear, stand, sit, walk, squat, twist, reach with hands/arms
• Problem solve, make decisions, supervise clients, read, write
• Use of computer and software systems
• To operate a telephone
• To operate a vehicle
• The ability to organize mental demands
• Use other technical equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
• Interpret data

The employee is occasionally required:

• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

The employee is rarely required:

• Shovel and mop

MARGINAL AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties the employee performs that, although important, do not have as major an impact on the delivery of services to our clientele.

• Actively participating on Agency committees when requested.
• Participating in team meetings when requested to do so.
• Communicating necessary information to other staff.
• Knowing and supporting the agency mission statement.
• Working as a member of a team including being supportive and friendly to staff, treating others with respect, keeping personal problems away from work, splitting duties equally amongst co-workers, assisting co-workers when requested and welcoming new employees, giving them extra support and encouragement.
• Attending and completing scheduled required annual training.
• Reporting to work in a timely manner when scheduled.
• Provide an appropriate role model for staff and the individuals they serve in appearance, actions, manner of speech, etc.
• Assisting with developing and monitoring quality initiatives.
• Interacting with all one comes in contact in a courteous and professional manner.
• Following through on directives given to him/her by supervisor or by other designated administrative staff leaders within the agency.
• Interacting with the individuals in a respectful manner that is appropriate for the situation.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the client's treatment in a thorough and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties the employee performs that have a major impact on the delivery of services to our clientele

• Completing intake sessions in a timely manner so that appropriate referrals can be made.
• Documentation of important information and data in a timely and professional manner as prescribed by the program director.
• Using the necessary treatment modality for instance; individual, group, couples, family, collateral therapy when appropriate as a means of treatment.
• Encourage consumers to utilize the Common Ground Decision Support Center as a recovery tool and provide psychoeducation as appropriate.
• Actively communicate with DSC staff as it relates to consumers wellness and social determinants of health, to include: assigning learning tracks, reviewing health reports, and making referrals to the DSC for classes and additional learning as appropriate.
• Seek consultation when necessary to discuss client concerns so that informed treatment decisions can be made.
• Scheduling appointments in a timely manner in the designated agency scheduling system.
• Developing and updating treatment plans on clients in the designated time frame.
• Completing progress notes after each clinical session.
• If Licensed, will complete required credentialing information in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Coordinating all aspects of treatment for the clients within their caseload in a professional and timely manner.
• Completing Assessments and Reassessments as clinically appropriate and utilizing these tools to inform treatment and goal development.
• Actively participating in the treatment planning process including attending treatment meetings when requested.
• Ensuring that needed materials (handouts, outlines, syllabus, etc.) are available for therapy and training sessions.
• Collaborating with other community resources for the benefit of the client.
• Using Crisis/Emergency Management in a professional manner when required.
• Knowing and functioning within the framework of the individual's Treatment Plan.
• Scheduling therapy session in a timely manner.

COMPTENCY EXPECTATIONS

Must demonstrate during probation, first 90 days in position, and annually thereafter, competencies in the following areas:

• Treatment Planning
• Family/Group/Couples/Individual Therapy
• Assessment and Diagnosis

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Rarely = 0-15% of time, Occasionally = 16-45% of time, Frequently = 46-100% of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently:

• Exposed to clients that who are court ordered to attend treatment.
• Exposed to clients who have a mental health diagnosis or intellectual developmental disability, which might include: attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, borderline personality disorder, borderline intellectual functioning, depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder.
• Working indoors

The employee is occasionally required to:

• Be exposed to individuals who have the potential to be hiv-positive, have hepatitis or other communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors
• Work around loud noises

The employee is rarely required to:

• Work around hot/cold temperatures
• Work around fumes

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS

Staff are expected to:

1. Preserve the positive public image of the agency and its staff.

2. Be familiar with Agency's Policy and Procedure Manuals and function within the directives provided.

3. Be aware of and follow state regulations.

4. Report to administrative staff any situation that interferes with proper operation of the agency.

5. Report to administrative staff any actions by another employee which may constitute possible emotional or physical abuse.

6. Maintain a confidential attitude in regards information pertaining to the individuals we serve.

7. Maintain high clinical quality and a safe environment within the Agency.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

This position requires participation in ongoing mandatory trainings while employed. Training requirements are detailed in the Training Matrix which is maintained by the Human Resources Department. Along with their supervisor, each staff person is responsible for reviewing the Training Matrix to determine individual training requirements and completing those requirements in a timely manner. Additional trainings in specific treatment modalities may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise any other positions.

PHYSICAL/HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position is required to have a pre-employment physical.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position gives preference to individuals with an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel to other licensed outpatient satellite locations.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.