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Family-Based Mental Health Therapist
Beaver, Pennsylvania · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 20 days ago
UnityLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
About the role
- There are three (3) levels of staff therapists.
- There is a master's level therapist, commonly referred to as the mental health professional
- A team may also be comprised of two master's level clinicians
Responsibilities
- They must communicate and collaborate with the teammate to maximize the team's therapeutic effectiveness with families.
- They shall develop networks of support services, and coordinate services with countywide child-serving agencies like CYS, Juvenile Court, outpatient treatment, strength-based, BHRS, Therapeutic foster care, etc.
- Completes clinical child/family assessments, coordinates all information necessary for developing an initial treatment plan, family safety plan, coordinates the 30-day review process, recommends discharge options to the family, and completes follow up plans agreed upon by the family.
- Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Requirements
- An undergraduate student enrolled in a human services degree program may work for the FBMHS as an aide.
- Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, by auto.
Skills
- written, verbal, listening.
- Requirements of Continued Employment
- Valid PA driver's license and auto insurance required
- Act 33/34 clearances required
- Ability to provide and comply with regulations of Medicaid and Medicare Services
- FBI Clearance
- Pass Drug Testing
- Parent training, and social and life skills training are also essential.
- Position requires a high level of all forms of communication skills: written, verbal, listening.
Compensation
- The FBMHS program would not bill for the units of service performed, however the salary costs associated with the position would then be included in the family support services budget and may be part of the unit cost.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including health, dental care, vision insurance, IRA with company match, and disability insurance.
- Paid training and continuing education.
- The Family Based Mental Health Therapist will understand and have a commitment to the philosophy, mission, values, and vision of Unity Family Services Inc.
- Provide mental health crisis support as required such as on-call availability for consultation and support, or assist family in making arrangements to have IP taken to hospital, RTF, etc.
Company info
- performance based, retention and year-end bonuses.
- Access to company vehicles.
- Professional development through state approved family therapy training program and additional specialized training opportunities.
- The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position.
- I understand that this position description sets forth, by way of example and not by way of limitation, the significant tasks and duties, responsibility, authorities, relationship and accountability, and does not constitute an employee contract between Unity Family Services and the employee assigned to this position.
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