Mental Health Professional I - Family Based Services

St. Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Professional I in Family Based Services provides evaluations and services to parents and children, including psychoeducation, life-management skills, case management, and crisis intervention. The role works with a team member in co-therapy sessions or other identified team activities with families. It also involves assessing family structure and needs, contributing to treatment planning, coordinating with community services, and documenting client care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a mental health- or human-service-related field.
At least one year of clinical experience.
Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for working with troubled youth and their families.
Good decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent organizational skills.
Valid driver's license accepted by the Network's insurance carrier and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Conduct family evaluations, including in-home observations and interviews, to assess family structure, dynamics, parenting skills, support systems, and previous agency contacts.
Maintain competency in providing mental health services to the program's patient populations.
Participate in developing treatment plans and provide case management to support appropriate treatment.
Provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention to families during scheduled and non-scheduled work hours.
Meet with individuals from applicable community services to support appropriate service delivery for families.
Participate in inter-agency case reviews and help coordinate inter-team consultation meetings to promote effective use of community resources.
Document assignments and interventions in progress notes, treatment plans, and daily logs.
Maintain professional conduct and high standards to help ensure high-quality client services.
Establish a good working rapport with team members through team training and supervision.
Participate in required trainings throughout the year and demonstrate knowledge of the Family Based Services model.
Maintain a valid driver's license accepted by the Network's insurance carrier and a good driving record.