Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Centurion provides mental health services to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and is seeking a part-time Mental Health Worker/Technician for evening or night shifts at State Correctional Institution-Waymart in Waymart, Pennsylvania. The role provides routine supervision of offenders and informal education in routine activities and daily living. The worker participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings, implements assigned interventions, documents and informs appropriate staff about significant changes in offenders’ functioning, and assists with facilitating group therapeutic sessions. The stated pay is $17–$18.50 per hour, based on experience. No travel is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Current driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, or certification as a nurse’s aide, medical technician, EMT, or activities technician.
- Prior experience in mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, or intellectual disability services.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine supervision of offenders.
- Provide informal education in routine activities and daily living.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
- Implement interventions as assigned.
- Document and inform appropriate staff of significant changes in offenders’ functioning.
- Assist with facilitating group therapeutic sessions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
