Psychological Services Associate 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID
About The Position
This professional therapist position provides outpatient services in the Bedford County Outpatient Program which includes the School Based Counseling Program and Outpatient group therapy sessions. The vision is for every person and family that we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community. This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages. Under the guidance of a supervisor, establish a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource. Collaborate and consult with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services. This position may also provide outpatient group therapy and School Based Counseling services. School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
- Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Nice To Haves
- New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after three months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling to people of all ages utilizing various professional techniques.
- Collaborate with each client and document within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) a strengths-based, goal-specific treatment plan.
- Perform Therapy Diagnostic Evaluations in order to enroll clientele in counseling and psychiatric services as well as to assess areas of need that might be effectively addressed by other mental health programs and services.
- Make medically necessary referrals to other programs as warranted.
- Coordinate care with other staff in order to assure the highest quality of services and to facilitate appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate care with the Crisis Intervention staff in order to facilitate crisis assessments related to voluntary hospitalizations when necessary.
- Attend meetings, participate in staff development trainings, and assist with presentations/trainings to community organizations as needed.
- Provide group, individual, and play therapy to children and adolescents in the school.
- Formulate treatment plans and maintain consumer records.
- Provide consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies relating to mental health issues and resources.
- Complete on-site school mental health assessments and intakes for students identified by the school.
- Assess student needs and complete appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate with Crisis Intervention staff in handling mental health emergencies in schools.
- Provide outpatient group therapy sessions to clientele in 60-90 minutes sessions focusing on topics that promote self-care, self-management, and self-recovery.
- Complete progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, coordination of care notes as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Pension plan
- Student loan reimbursement program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Family medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
