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Glade Run Lutheran Services Family Based Mental Health Professional in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
*Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Family Based Mental Health Professionals may be eligible for a $2500 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications.
Position Summary: Family Based Mental Health Services provides intensive family focused therapy, delivered primarily in the home, to families who have a child with a diagnosed mental health condition and are at risk for out-of-home placement. The service is team delivered by two staff who focus on the mental health needs of the child, the relationships within the family system, and the natural strengths of the family.
What We Offer: (Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility)
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices
Paid training and administrative time
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Tuition reimbursement
$2500 New Hire Incentive Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Glade Run is Sanctuary certified we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming
What You'll Do:
The Family Based Mental Health Professional in conjunction with all members of treatment team will complete all required paperwork recognized in the designated record set within 30 days of admission.
Will work collaboratively with families in order to provide families with needed support and education related to their individualized needs.
Will work within the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy model.
Will work cooperatively and in conjunction with the assigned staff.
Will participate in agency and state mandated trainings.
Provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage.
Must meet agency productivity standards.
Requirements:
Masters Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, counseling or in the field of human services. Two years experience in a CASSP system program required; OR a licensed Registered Nurse with five years of experience including two years experience in a CASSP system program plus have certification by the Departments Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker; OR a Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology or a degree in the field of human services plus certification by OMH as a mental health family-based worker. Two years experience in a CASSP system program required.
Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
Must complete and pass agency Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
Ability to adapt hours to needs of position. Will need to work evenings and/or weekend hours regularly, including providing on-call emergency services on a rotating basis.
Access to a telephone.
Ability to remain organized despite pressured situations.
Eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI clearance
A survey was conducted with our staff on why they enjoy working within the Family Based Mental Health program and some of their responses included the following:
I love working with diverse clients. No day is ever the same and I can make my own schedule. The program is rooted in a model I believe in and provides strong professional development in that model. I really enjoy the support of great co-workers and supervisors.
I absolutely love working in the Family Based Mental Health Program because I wholeheartedly believe in our model and know that we bring immense value to the community. It's incredibly fulfilling to be a part of something so meaningful. I also cherish being a scholar and the opportunity to collaborate with such brilliant minds. It’s inspiring to engage with colleagues who challenge my thoughts, yet also listen and appreciate the value in what I contribute. This dynamic environment keeps me motivated and passionate about our work.
I really like how everyone in Family Based supports one another. The power of comradery to uplift and support never cees to amaze me.
Our program is attentive to the contextual needs of all clinicians and consistent with Sanctuary and structural frameworks. There is flexibility to create our own schedules to create life-work balance in this tough work we are called to.
I love the flexible schedule, getting to drive around to allow for decompression between sessions, and the supportive co-workers and environment.
There’s a lot of exploration of systems and systems thinking and time devoted to continuing education. Flexible schedule can be challenging but I rarely work a Friday and have space for my life outside of work.
As a long tenured employee, I have been here for the many challenges this agency has overcome and the continuous transitions that continue to occur within. I appreciate the direction that Glade Run continues to evolve and grow for the future.
I have watched this program evolve over the past several years that I have worked in it and feel that my coworkers are like family. We are a small group, but all support each other. I truly enjoy working in the program.
Knowledge Areas:
Familiarity with psychological and psychiatric reports
Process/ Procedure related to IEP
Juvenile Justice System
Child Protective Services Law
Community Mental Health Services
Accessing Community Resources
Mental Health Services
Treatment Planning and Intervention Strategies
Principles of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy
Genograms and Ecomaps
Crisis Intervention
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA
*Positions also available in Butler, PA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 5,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer