Mental Health Therapist, PLEA
About The Position
PLEA is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for its School Based Partial Hospital Program at PLEA School in Homestead, PA. This role involves working with dedicated professionals to help individuals in need. The Mental Health Therapist serves a pivotal role in providing support, instruction, and therapeutic intervention within a classroom setting. Key responsibilities include conducting continuous functional behavioral assessments, devising and executing behavioral health plans, and fostering social, emotional, and academic development. The therapist will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide a seamless and comprehensive support system tailored to the distinct needs of each student. Hours worked will be based on the school calendar.
Requirements
- Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with others
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families
- Strong knowledge of child development, therapeutic interventions, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changes
- Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment
- Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field
- Experience working with special needs children is required
- ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances
- PA Mandated Reporter Training
- Must be 18 years or older
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in a clinical discipline
Responsibilities
- Provide support, instruction, and therapeutic intervention within a classroom setting
- Conduct continuous functional behavioral assessments
- Devise and execute behavioral health plans
- Foster social, emotional and academic development
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide a seamless and comprehensive support system tailored to the distinct needs of each student
Benefits
- Experience working in a therapeutic classroom setting with low student to staff ratios
- Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential
- Time off benefits that include 3 paid personal days and accrued health management leave
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits
- Student loan debt assistance
- 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
- ASCEND – career accelerator program (includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
