Mental Health Worker Family Based - Wilkes-Barre, United States - RHA Health Services

Description

We are hiring for:
Mental Health Worker Family Based
Type:
Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services

Summary
The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours.
We are hiring Mental Health Worker

We offer a $2,000 stay on bonus

- $600 dollars after 3 months

- $600 dollars after 6 months

- $800 dollars after one year

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health, and substance abuse challenges, then join our team

The Position: The Mental Health Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker serves as co-team leader and is responsible for providing team and individually delivered therapy and case management to children and their families in the home and/or community. This position is required to work hours that coincide with client schedules, including day, evening, and/or weekend hours.

• Pay rate: $18.00 starting rate
  • 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)
• Bonus: $2,000 stay on bonus
• Schedule: we are hiring for [shift/schedule/list].

Position Requirements:

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, or anthropology or any bachelor's degree in human services; OR
• Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services and be enrolled for certification by; OR
• Registered Nurse and be enrolled for certification by OMH, the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker.
• 3 years paid training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy Model through the Philadelphia Child and Guidance Center (eligibility for state certification upon successful completion of training)

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one years' experience in a CASSP System Program.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities:

• Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.
• Works collaboratively with lead therapist to assure all client and family treatment needs are met.
• Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
• Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
• Complete client intake paperwork per company/program guidelines and regulations
• Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes
• Assist the Mental Health Professional with development of a treatment plans and assuring they are being done timely in relation to regulated time frames.
• Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks.
• Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment.
• Create monthly meeting invitation letters and mail accordingly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
• Provide 24/7 crisis intervention support through an on-call rotation
• Transport clients using personal vehicle as necessary (travel/mileage reimbursement)

The Location: Salisbury Behavioral Health

We offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed, and Pharmacy Insurance, and a Health Advocate service that helps employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and more
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Physical, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing Programs
• Free diabetic and hypertension medication and supplies (for qualifying employees)
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

Why Should You Apply?

• Ability to help others and make a difference
• Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.
• A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
• $1,000 stay on bonus after 6 months

Additional position information:

Work skills

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• with child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in child's treatment.
• Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.
• Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.
• Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must display professional attitude.
• Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Competencies (Mental Health Worker-Family Based)

• Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) -Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
• Setting Objectives and Goals- (Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Assist Mental Health Professional in co-creating meaningful, measurable, and attainable treatment plan goals and objectives for monthly treatment planning as well as personal and professional development
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work- (Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
  • Assists in maintains client schedules to assure we are meeting their needs and scheduling when they are available. Submitting electronic health records and time worked within expected time frames.
  • Attend mandated, group, individual and team supervision as scheduled.
  • Assists in maintaining an organized schedule to include team and individual service delivery in accordance with regulations.
  • Adhere to scheduled sessions and deliver appropriate authorized units of service prescribed.
• Training/supervision - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance in Attend trainings and conferences as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
  • Attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements.
  • Participated in 3-year Exosystemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center
• Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) -Share's information. Listens and involves others. Clearly Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. Communicates with other providers and coordinates care regularly with all individuals involved in treatment.
  • Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and Department of Human Services/CASSP principle guidelines.
  • Adheres to Mandated Reporter protocol and effectively communicates concerns with program management. Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and other service providers to ensure comprehensive case management.
• Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members.
  • Proactively plans for all session to promote an intentionally postured service approach.
  • Independently research creative and relevant interactive therapeutic interventions
• Managing Stress- (Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations
• Championing the needs of the People We Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
  • Being available for 24/7 crisis support in coordination with partner.
  • Being available to transport client and/or families in the community, as necessary.
  • Be available to de-escalate/divert hospitalization and/or assist in facilitating a hospitalization if deemed medically necessary.
• Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
• Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.

Salisbury Behavioral Health

Salisbury Behavioral Health provides a broad range of mental health services children and adults in Pennsylvania.

Salisbury Behavioral Health is a division of RHA Health Services. Founded in 1989, RHA began as a small provider of support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in North Carolina. Over the years, RHA has expanded to include a broad range of disability services and continue to add other types of services across multiple states to meet communities' needs. RHA has also added high-quality behavioral health services to support people with a wide variety of mental health and substance use needs as well as support services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

For more information visit our website:

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.