Mental Health Worker - Adolescent RTF

CSG•Manheim, PA

8d•$21

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Summary: The Mental Health Worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team. The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker is to assist and support individuals and/or their families in achieving their optimal level of functioning. The Mental Health Worker exercises clinical skills and considerable independent judgment, decision making, and creativity in facilitating the personal growth and enhancing the stability of the social network of those being served. The Mental Health Worker reports directly to the Program Director. This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in Manheim. Part Time (16 hours per week) Week 1: Monday 11p-7a, Sunday 7a-3p OR 3-11pm Week 2: Friday 11p-7a and Saturday 11p-7a CSG is offering a $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for this schedule! The bonus will be paid at the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period. Wage Information: Starting wage $21.25/hour, may be negotiable based on relevant experience. Job Description: Provides case administration to an assigned caseload. Facilitates group process and activity within the program. Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process. Knowledge of and ability to utilize basic medical and psychiatric terminology. Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes. Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions. Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet an individual's specific level of function. Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups. Interviews individual and individual representatives to gather pertinent demographic psychosocial information.

Requirements

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, education, or a similar human service field and have at least one year of full-time, paid work experience in a job that involves direct contact with children or adolescents; OR A high school diploma and more than one year of paid work experience that involves direct contact with children or adolescents.
Additional requirements include: A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
Able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Provides case administration to an assigned caseload.
Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.
Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.
Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet an individual's specific level of function.
Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups.
Interviews individual and individual representatives to gather pertinent demographic psychosocial information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
Extensive Paid Training
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
Family Medical and Parental Leave
Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Mentor/Mentee Opportunities