Forensic Therapist - Westmoreland County Prison

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Hempfield Township, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist - Forensic Services Support Program may be eligible for a $2000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications. Position Summary: The role of the Therapist - Forensic Services Support Program is to provide services to SMI incarcerated individuals to ensure a stable transition back into the community. This would occur by employing a holistic service/strengths based approach that addresses conditions within the offender’s life that could contribute to recidivism, joblessness, homelessness, and/or substance abuse relapse. Glade Run recognizes that maintaining service continuity as the individual moves through the criminal justice system and returns to the community is critical.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a Counseling, Social Service, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/ or Criminal Justice related field
One year experience working with adults in the mental health field required, preferably post-Master's experience
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community stakeholders
Ability to accept supervision
Ability to adjust hours to job requirements
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions
Must be comfortable working in a correctional facility environment
Must be able to work quickly and effectively in high pressured situations
Must be able to work in a flexible work environment
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients
Ability to identify with the agency’s mission statement and support the agency’s core values
Must have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance and FBI clearance

Responsibilities

At the initial session, complete the Psychosocial and Health Assessment with the client to obtain pertinent social, psychiatric, developmental, family, educational, medical and other data essential for planning the treatment for each individual serviced.
During each session the therapist and consumer will work one or more skill sets that have been identified in the Treatment Plan goals and objectives.
Discharge planning begins at the start of treatment. Discharge criteria will be incorporated into the psychosocial, treatment goals, and articulated specifically in the Treatment Plan. Discharge planning will focus on the needs of the consumer in home, work, recreation, and community settings. It will also anticipate the needs for continued services for stability and coping skills.
At discharge, appropriate referrals will be made as needed to maintain and/or increase gains that have been made during treatment.
Complete mental health assessments to assist with the determination of service delivery and potential court decisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff
401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff
Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance and Identify Theft Protection
Paid mileage reimbursement
Paid training and administrative time
Cell phone reimbursement
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Free credentialing assistance
Quarterly productivity incentives
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Flexible work schedules (as applicable)
Annual merit increases for eligible positions based upon the yearly budget
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Discount Program
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations