Family Based Therapist -Bachelors Level

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Manheim Township, PA

About The Position

The Family Based Mental Health Therapist works in a co-therapy team to provide intensive, time-limited therapy to children and their families. The children served are at risk of placement or need an intensive treatment modality. The therapist conducts individual, family, parent, and sibling therapy sessions, as well as case management. The role includes crisis intervention as needed and requires availability for 2–3 evenings per week, with flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and experience in therapy, children’s services, or a mental health setting; or a bachelor’s degree in counseling, therapy, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field with two years of full-time or equivalent paid experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in one of those fields and two years of full-time or equivalent paid experience.
Complete position-relevant training as required.
Required certifications and training include CPR/FA Certification, Advocacy, Autism, MANDT Training, and Pre-Employment Trainings.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a co-therapy team to provide intensive, time-limited therapy to children and families.
Conduct individual, family, parent, and sibling therapy sessions.
Provide case management.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.