Description

For more than six decades, Familylinks has been dedicated to serving the diverse individuals and families of Western Pennsylvania. In the past year alone, we extended our care to over 9,000 people spanning all age groups, residing in various neighborhoods, representing different income levels, and holding diverse beliefs. Our mission is to positively impact lives through integrated community, behavioral, and social programs. We can only achieve this with dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in the community and in the lives of the individuals we serve. To achieve this unwavering support, Familylinks provides a wide range of family-centered services in the areas of Behavioral Health, Service Coordination, Youth and Family, and Aging Services. 

The Mental Health Professional is a member of the Family Based Mental Health Program and provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families in the home and community settings. The works includes utilization of various therapeutic methods and techniques as applicable to youth and/or families experiencing problems related to mental health and family crisis. The Mental Health Professional provides individual and family crisis intervention. Familylinks is an approved employer as part of Allegheny County's Behavioral Health Fellows program. Educational Loan repayments can be up to $45,000 for Master's degree.

Extras of joining our team:

Insurance

• Four Highmark insurance plans for you and your family to choose from
• Free vision insurance with the option for additional coverage
• Free dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer sponsored life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Professional

• Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Eight paid holidays
• Employee referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement and educational stipend
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct mental health services for children and adolescents in their home and/or community setting who are on the verge of a crisis, in the midst of a crisis, or on the verge of an out-of-home placement.
• Implement and maintain the Family Based program’s philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance.
• Provide individual and family therapy with children, adolescents, and families.
• Provide assessment of strengths and therapeutic needs of child and families.
• Provide case management for the family to ensure all referrals and resources are put into place.
• Determine the clinical need for special evaluations and services.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation per assigned standards.
• Provide crisis intervention on an on-call rotation / Responsible for answering the crisis phone and handling all crisis situations for assigned week on an on-call rotation
• Maintain productivity and utilization standards as determined by the Supervisor.
• Attend all meetings, trainings and supervisions as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required. (Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience)
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience working in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) working in family services and crisis intervention preferred.
• Successfully participate with the three-year WPIC training program in Structural Family Therapy.
• Planning and time management as well as strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, along with access to a vehicle
• Management of work processes along with strong computer skills for documentation purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidential information within HIPAA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Ability to be flexible especially with scheduling and site locations and to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
• Ability to develop effective working relationship with professional team, parents, schools, CYF and JPO systems.

Working Conditions:

• This position provides therapy in-home and in the community traveling to various locations throughout Allegheny County including clients’ homes, schools, high-risk neighborhoods etc.
• Exposure to clients with mental illness, possible communicable diseases and having the potential for physically aggressive altercations.
• Availability for evening therapy sessions, along with occasional weekend availability
• Attendance for staff meetings, supervisions and trainings are typically held at either the Highlands Office, Shady Avenue or Banksville Road locations, and designated WPIC training locations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds of files.
• May do some pushing, pulling, standing and walking (1-3 hours)

Familylinks takes pride in its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies, applicable to both current team members and prospective candidates, prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.

Not quite a fit for you? Check out our other openings at https://www.familylinks.org/careers