Mental Health Worker - Blair County

$5,000 sign on bonus

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Intensive Case Management Duties

• FBMH Worker will collaborate with other agencies that are involved with the client and/or family regarding issues pertinent to treatment and Discharge Planning

Treatment 

•  FBMH Worker will participate in the formulation of initial assessments and treatment plans.

• FBMH worker will co-facilitate Home and Community based structural family therapy sessions with the FBMH Therapist for their caseload of 8 families. .

• FBMH Worker will provide 24 hour crisis availability over the phone when on call (once every 14 weeks). 

Supervision/Training

• FBMH Worker will be provided weekly team and group supervisions.

• FBMH Worker will attend all trainings (virtually) provided by the Center for Family Based Training Center. 

Administrative

• FBMH worker will document all contacts with consumers and other agencies on a progress note.  
• FBMH worker, as part of the team, will be responsible for maintaining productivity requirements.

Requirements:

 A Child Mental Health Worker shall do one of the Following

1. Have a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program
2. Have 12 College level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
3. Be  licensed RN plus have 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker. 

• Flexible schedule, including evening hours.
• Valid PA driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• FBMH Worker will attend all trainings provided by the Center for Family Based Training as this  will enhance the FBMH worker’s skills and understanding of the therapeutic process.  Pre-approval by the Family Based Program Director or Clinical Supervisor is needed if a FBMH Worker is to not attend a training. 
• May not be employed in another mental health program at Blair Family Solutions or elsewhere.

Other Qualifications

• • All necessary child abuse clearances (PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal Criminal History Clearance)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Auto insurance

Working Conditions

• • Work will be completed in a variety of conditions and settings, such as the client’s home.

Blair Family Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.