Mental Health Therapist (.8 Day Mon, Wed., Fri/Sat)

Connections Health Solutions•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Connections Health Solutions is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to provide immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. The role delivers individual and family therapy, group counseling, life skills sessions, clinical interventions, crisis management, and case management, while supporting individuals’ recovery and connection to community resources. The therapist conducts psychosocial assessments, maintains clinical records, prepares reports and individualized service plans using electronic clinical documentation software, and ensures documentation meets clinical, contractual, regulatory, and legal requirements. The position also provides internal education on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation; coordinates referrals and placements in community programs; and collaborates with leadership on case progress and continuity of care. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change based on facility needs. The posting also lists shift differentials for nights and weekend days. The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy, subject to its exemption process. Candidates must complete required credentialing within the specified time period.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
Unrestricted Pennsylvania Licensed Mental Health Professional license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or CAADC.
Three years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or relevant work.
Knowledge of recovery principles, family-of-origin and intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge and experience working with special populations, including individuals with serious mental illness, substance abuse diagnoses, brain injuries, and people over 60 years of age.
Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
If working with youth, experience in the Children’s system of care and working with their families and stakeholders.
Pass Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
Meet the Company’s vaccination requirement before the start date, or qualify for an exemption under the Company’s exemption process.
Complete credentialing requirements within the required time period, including obtaining an NPI, Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and other credentials required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with Pennsylvania DHS, OMHSAS, and DDAP regulations.

Responsibilities

Conduct timely, accurate, clinically sound psychosocial assessments.
Maintain comprehensive clinical records and obtain signatures for treatment agreements as needed.
Provide internal education on DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and service plan documentation.
Prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans using electronic clinical documentation software.
Ensure documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory standards, and legal requirements.
Conduct brief interventions, individual therapy, family therapy, and group counseling within scope of practice.
Help redirect individual behavior and maintain a safe environment when necessary.
Arrange referrals and placements in community programs, including substance abuse treatment, housing, and employment opportunities.
Provide case management that promotes recovery and community reintegration.
Conduct crisis interventions and follow-up care as needed to support individuals’ safety and well-being.
Collaborate with appropriate leadership weekly regarding case progress, continuity of care, and treatment goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance for employees and their families (full-time employees).
Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage (full-time employees).
Voluntary life insurance option for employees and their families.
Health Savings Accounts with a $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution, depending on the plan.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) company match after six months: 50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
Company-paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional support, work-life, financial, legal, and online support (all employees).
Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days (all employees).