Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
About The Position
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Worker (MHW) to join its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The role provides direct support to children and adolescents experiencing behavioral health and emotional challenges in a structured therapeutic environment. The MHW works with youth, families, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide trauma-informed care that promotes emotional growth, healthy coping skills, and long-term success. The MHW provides individual and group therapeutic services in the PHP setting. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, facilitating therapeutic interventions, supporting treatment goals, completing clinical documentation, and collaborating with families and treatment team members. Services use individualized, trauma-informed approaches consistent with the employee’s education, experience, and scope of practice. This is a full-time, in-person position in Williamsport, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a closely related field.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and behavioral health treatment principles.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania clearances and background checks.
- Ability to work onsite in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating individual or group therapeutic services.
- Knowledge of adolescent behavioral health treatment.
- Experience in PHP, outpatient, residential, school-based, or community behavioral health settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapeutic support and interventions for assigned youth.
- Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions.
- Use evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed interventions, motivational strategies, and skills-based treatment methods.
- Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Participate in safety planning and crisis intervention efforts.
- Assist with monitoring and addressing behavioral health concerns.
- Communicate urgent clinical concerns to leadership and treatment team members as appropriate.
- Participate in incident reviews and follow-up planning.
- Complete clinical documentation, treatment-related records, and progress notes within required timeframes.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.
- Collaborate with families, schools, referral sources, and treatment providers as appropriate.
- Support continuity of care and discharge planning efforts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Employee referral program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
