Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is hiring a Mental Health Worker for its Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The role works alongside a teacher and other Mental Health Workers or Mental Health Professionals in the classroom as part of a cohesive team. The successful candidate supports students' emotional and behavioral health needs in accordance with their treatment plans and helps address academic and behavioral health challenges. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a social service or education field and at least one year of experience working with children and families. Previous experience with children or adolescents in a mental health capacity is preferred, and the candidate must be able to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a social service or education field.
- At least one year of experience working with children and families.
- Ability to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
- Desire to work with children who have academic and behavioral health challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children or adolescents in a mental health capacity.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the teacher and other Mental Health Workers or Mental Health Professionals in the classroom as part of a cohesive team.
- Monitor student behavior in the classroom.
- Support students' emotional and behavioral health needs in accordance with their treatment plans.
- Directly supervise students.
- Participate in treatment planning and documentation.
- Provide direct therapeutic group activities and treatment.
- Provide crisis interventions.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching company contributions
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
