Mental Health Professional / Therapist

RHA Health Services, LLC•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional (family based) is a member and co-team leader of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for treatment plan development and for providing team and individual therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. The therapist serves as lead therapist for a caseload of eight children and their families, helping improve family attachment and cohesion, self-regulation, and support systems. The role also supports individuals in maintaining stability in their communities and avoiding inpatient care through assistance related to psychoeducation, affordable housing, employment, and psychiatric services. Work hours must coincide with client schedules and may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. The position provides 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 of training. The stated pay rate is $27 per hour, and eligible employees are offered a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments.

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.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, children, parents or guardians, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in treatment.
Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
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.
Professional attitude, empathy, active listening, and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Availability to work 40 hours per week on non-traditional schedules, potentially including daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Develop treatment plans and provide team and individual therapy and case management to children and their families in home and/or community settings.
Serve as a 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, self-regulation, and support systems.
Assist individuals in maintaining stability in their communities and avoiding inpatient care, including support related to psychoeducation, affordable housing, employment, and psychiatric services.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and communicate proactively to support stakeholder satisfaction.
Develop collaborative relationships with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.
Communicate regularly with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and Operations Director as needed.
Report treatment difficulties to a supervisor.
Identify and pursue opportunities for personal and professional growth, including through annual evaluations.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments, as described in the posting.
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.
Two years of paid training in the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model, with eligibility for state certification upon successful completion.