Psychological Services Associate 2 (Local Government) - Bedford County MH/ID
About The Position
This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages. Work involves establishing a written goal-specific treatment plan and serve as a resource; collaborating and consulting with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies to assist in providing the highest quality of services; as well as providing 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. At Bedford Developmental & Behavioral Health Services (DBHS), our 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.
Requirements
- One year of experience as a Psychological Services Associate 1 or one year of professional experience in psychological services work
- A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
- 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
- May provide coverage in Somerset County
- New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after three months of employment
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling to people of all ages using various professional techniques
- Collaborate with clients and document a strengths-based, specific goals; complete progress notes, treatment plans, and coordination of care notes
- Perform Therapy Diagnostic Evaluations to determine each client’s counseling or psychiatric service needs
- Work with internal teams, external agencies, and crisis intervention staff to ensure the highest quality of services, crisis assessments, and appropriate referrals
- Complete on-site assessments and provide group, individual, and play therapy to children and adolescents in school; provide mental health consultation and education to school personnel, community individuals, and agencies
- Lead outpatient group therapy sessions focused on topics that promote self-care, self-management, and self-recovery
Benefits
- Full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
