Mental Health Worker

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

About The Position

CGRC’s Truancy and Delinquency Prevention Program advocates for appropriate educational services and support in the justice system. Clinicians identify areas where children, adolescents, and families need support, connect them with resources, and advocate on their behalf. Services take place in homes, schools, and community settings, with program hours varying according to need and availability. Clinicians provide intensive home-, school-, and community-based therapy to children and adolescents with social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders and their families. The role delivers a continuum of services, including intensive case management, system advocacy, information and referral, individual, group, family, and couples therapy, and crisis intervention and stabilization. CGRC describes a relaxed working environment with flexible schedules and a focus on work-life balance, career development, training, and clinical supervision. Eligible employees may receive a competitive compensation package, generous time off and benefits, and access to the Tickets at Work discount program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments using program principles to assess client and family dynamics.
Provide therapy to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
Develop timely treatment goals with measurable objectives.
Monitor service provision through intensive case management to support the delivery of quality and appropriate services and interventions.
Provide information and referral services to clients and families to connect them with appropriate services and resources.
Record case progress notes to maintain an accurate history of treatment events and client progress.
Meet program productivity expectations.
Complete chart documentation, billing requirements, and other paperwork consistent with licensure, accreditation, funding-source, and CGRC technology reporting requirements.
Complete required training and participate in supervision and staff meetings in accordance with program and agency guidelines.
Provide intensive case management, system advocacy, therapy, and crisis intervention and stabilization as part of the program’s continuum of services.