Family Based Mental Health Worker

Achievement Center of LECOM Health • Warren, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health currently has openings for full-time, Family Based Mental Health Worker positions offering exciting opportunities to make lasting changes in the lives of the families and children in your community. Qualified applicants work to strengthen family relationships through guided therapeutic intervention and serve as advocates for the children and adolescents that they work with. Family Based work offers you the opportunity to receive specialized training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy and the experience of collaborating within many social service systems. The Family Based worker is paired with a partner co-therapist to deliver this team approach therapy. A bonus of $2,000 will be paid out with successful completion of a 90-day probation.

Requirements

• 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.
• If you do not have a degree in one of the Major's listed, please send a transcript with your resume OR Twelve (12) college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker OR Licensed RN plus have one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker.
• Flexible with working hours, including some non-traditional hours.
• Must be able to work “on-call” rotation and be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary to meet family’s needs.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Build collaborative relationships within the social service community.
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive advance training in FBMH topics.
• Receive ample support and mentorship through weekly supervision.
• Participate as an integral part of a team.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Regular pay raise opportunities
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Stipend offered for on-call work
• 8 Paid holidays
• Generous vacation, sick, and paid time off
• Certification and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated training budget
• Tuition Discount for ABA Career Advancement
• 14% tuition discount on Master’s degree programs and ABA certificate
• 20% tuition discount on Undergraduate degree programs
• 20% tuition discount for employees or immediate family members (souse, children, parent and siblings) of employee for undergraduate programs and 14% discount for graduate programs.
• Medical Insurance
• Home Host option – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.
• 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your contribution after one year of service.
• No cost Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center
• Dedication to work/life balance.
• Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level