Family Based Mental Health Professional - Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc
Somerset, PA
About the Job
Job Summary:
Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc (ACRP) is hiring full time Mental Health Professionals to work in our Family Based Program. Ideal candidates enjoy the flexibility of working a non-traditional work week schedule where they can work with individual families to determine the best times. We strongly encourage all team members to utilize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
*FBMHS provides an excellent opportunity for staff to further educational and professional careers while employed full time. Many of our staff complete a higher degree while in the program and / or earn experience hours for licensure!
Position Description:
The Mental Health Professional (MHP) functions as part of a two-person team that provides intensive family focused treatment to families (primarily in the home setting) who have a child diagnosed with a mental health condition and are at risk for out-of-home placement. Treatment is directed by the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model and provides a comprehensive 30 day initial assessment, family therapy, child individual therapy, sibling therapy, parenting sessions / support, case management, and assistance / advocacy within the community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Empower, instruct, and guide families to use their strengths, skills, and natural or provider support systems to make positive, long-lasting sustainable changes.
- Participate actively in all relevant team and group supervision, as well as general staff meetings.
- Complete all necessary documentation, records, correspondence, or other written materials required by program regulations or the ACRP program
- Each FBMHS therapist takes part in an on-call rotation. The on-call therapist provides crisis support for the families in our FBMHS program (per county) as needed for a week at a time - Additional Compensation provided to staff!
- All Family-Based team members are required to complete a 3 year training (273 hour) training program specific to the ESFT clinical model.
- Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers as a treatment team lead.
- Offer availability to transport client and families to appointments or community activities - Mileage Compensation provided!
Job Requirements:
Education / Experience: Possess a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation or a graduate degree in a Human Service-related field plus two (2) years experience in CASSP. (Child and Adolescent Service System Program)
Act 31, 33/34, State Police and FBI clearances. Valid PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of counseling, therapeutic and human service intervention techniques with children and families.
Job Accountability: The Mental Health Professional is administratively and programmatically responsible to the Director of Family Based Mental Health Services and the ACRP Executive Director.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Flexible Schedule
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- CASSP: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)