Mental Health Professional / Therapist

RHA Health Services • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional (family based) is a member of a multidisciplinary team and serves as co-team leader and lead therapist for a caseload of eight children and their families. The role provides team and individually delivered therapy and case management in clients’ homes and/or communities, and is responsible for treatment plan development. Therapists work with children and families to improve family attachment and cohesion, support self-regulation, and establish support systems.

The position focuses on psychoeducation, affordable housing, employment, and psychiatric services to help individuals maintain stability in their communities and avoid inpatient care. Work hours must coincide with client schedules and may include day, evening, and/or weekend hours. The role includes two years of paid training in the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center, with eligibility for state certification upon successful completion.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, or a related human services field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass required background clearances and screenings, including FBI, Childline, criminal, and driving-record checks.
• Knowledge of therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to complex family systems.
• Knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and adults with persistent mental health challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional attitude and ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff from varied cultural and social backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment plans and provide team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and families in their homes and/or communities.
• Serve as co-team leader and lead therapist for a caseload of eight children and their families.
• Work with children and families to improve family attachment and cohesion, support self-regulation, and establish support systems.
• Support individuals in maintaining community stability and avoiding inpatient care through psychoeducation and assistance related to housing, employment, and psychiatric services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, communicate proactively, and support stakeholder satisfaction.
• Build collaborative relationships with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.
• Communicate regularly with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Operations Director as needed, and report treatment difficulties to a supervisor.
• Identify and act on growth opportunities and areas for personal and professional development.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and maintain effective working relationships with clients, children, parents or guardians, treatment team members, and other personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday
• Employee perks and discount program
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• A $2,000 employee sign-on bonus paid in three increments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time