Job Purpose/Summary

Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS):

Provides intensive, family-focused mental health services within homes, schools, and communities to children and their families to prevent out-of-home placements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• FBMHS: A graduate degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or a related field of human services.

Experience:

• FBMHS: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a CASSP system program.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:  

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• WFS Core Competencies:  
  • Commitment to Mission, Values, and Service Excellence
  • Quality and Results Focused/Teamwork
  • Communications/Interpersonal Skills

• WFS Job-Related Competencies:
• Clinical Training – Family Therapist
• Clinical/Administrative Supervision – Family Therapist
• Clinical Skills

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Time management and utilization skills.
• Decision-making and good judgment skills.
• Ability to take initiative and express creativity.
• Thorough understanding of child/adolescent development and family systems.
• Ability to travel locally.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake and assesses child and family risks, as well as child and adult mental health and family development.
• Understands family functioning, recognizes family strengths, and assesses family needs.
• Identifies and understands environmental stressors.
• Aids families in identifying their strengths and coping mechanisms, as well as works with families to resolve family problems and prevent future crises from occurring.

• Conducts individual, couple, and family therapy sessions, utilizing family systems theory and techniques to understand and address the family’s concerns, as well as support necessary changes.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains treatment objectives through a devised treatment plan for each family in assigned caseload.
• Teaches parental skill development to consumers.
• Interacts with Juvenile Court, Children and Youth Services staff, mental health professionals, school officials, and other cooperating agencies to secure additional support services for consumers.
• Maintains documentation for involvement with and contacts made for consumers. Adheres to documentation requirements established by internal policies and procedures, state/county guidelines, licensing requirements, and other applicable guidelines. 
• Prepares written reports as assigned/required.
• Maintains a ratio of direct/indirect billable hours as determined by the program.
• Attends court hearings, case conferences, and other meetings with/for families at support service agencies as directed/required.
• Responds to family crisis situations and resolves safety risk issues for the child and/or family.
• Communicates frequently with referring agencies and provides periodic updates regarding consumer progress and new developments.

$5,000 hiring bonus!!

After school/evening availability is needed throughout the week.

For more information please contact Jessica Martin at (412) 342-2266.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Minimum education level: Master's

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a CASSP system program.

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

Medical, Dental, and Visions plans effective the 1st of month after 30 days
Flexible Work Schedule
15 paid days off 1st year, 20 Paid days off 2nd year, then continues to increase
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities
11 Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
401k Plan - Employer match available!
Employer paid life insurance
Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance
Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
FREE Licensure Supervision!!