Family Based Mental Health Worker

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

We are searching for a part-time, variable Family Based Mental Health Worker in the Tannersville area. In this rewarding position, you will work as a team with a Mental Health Professional to provide mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families within the home and community settings. You will collaborate with your team member to monitor and ensure the quality and effectiveness of treatment regarding mental health, family support services, and case management.

Employees in this role will be provided with a company vehicle for work-related travel, allowing you to focus on making a difference without the worry of transportation logistics.  In addition, performance bonuses are available to be earned up to twice per year following a successful introductory period. This position offers the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to helping children and their families meet their goals. 

What Do I Need?
Education and Experience

Must have one of the following: 

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology plus 1 year of experience in a Child & Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP).
• 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Office of Mental Health as a mental health family-based worker.  
• A licensed RN plus1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Office of Mental Health as a mental health family-based worker.  

Other Requirements

• You will maintain all state and federal clearances
• You will have strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will be able to demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• You will be a highly resourceful team player, with ability to also be extremely effective independently
• You will have a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
• You will be a forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• You must possess a valid driver’s license
• You must be able to travel

What Will I Do?

• You will implement planned, one-on-one or joint family interventions to a child, adolescent, and family members at home, school, and community settings, as indicated in the identified client's treatment plan
• You will implement unplanned interventions as part of the on-call systems indicated in the treatment plan
• You will support, re-educate and train parents and other adults responsible for the care and supervision of the child/adolescent in order to decrease dependence on FBMH team and to promote successful attainment of treatment goals
• You will maintain regular face to face contact with clients and family’s and complete timely, as well as, proper documentation of all contacts
• You will attend orientation and training sessions as required by DHS regulation and CONCERN policy
• You will participate in individual and/or group supervision as requested by Supervisor and as required by DHS regulation
• You will participate in the FBMH on-call system and be available for scheduled on-call dates
• You will interview all clients' families to assist with the development of treatment plans and goals
• You will maintain regular communication with families and other service systems involved with the families
• You will maintain client files in accordance with regulatory parameters and CONCERN policy
• You will keep accurate documentation of and be able to communicate information regarding Admission and Discharge of clients
• You will work in cooperation with all other staff from CONCERN and other agencies to establish a solid, professional approach to the strengths, needs, and challenges of each client on his/her caseload
• You will communicate closely with supervisor regarding caseload activities
• You will assist families on caseload with scheduling of appointments, researching alternatives and providing clinical advice
• You will work closely with FBMH team leader on providing family and individual therapy
• You will attend and participate in treatment team meetings, staff meetings and in-service meetings as necessary or as scheduled.

Hours of Work
Hours will vary based on the needs of the clients

What Will I Get?

Billable Rate (Time spent providing direct care to your client)-$30.00/hour

Administrative Rates (functions performed outside of direct client care)
Supervision and Training-$14.00/hour
All other non-billable (e.g., phone calls, documentation, etc.)-$7.50/hour

On Call Per-Diem Rates: 
$15 Weekday
$25 Weekend
$30 Holiday

Benefits

• 401k 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!)
• Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! (EMPLOYER PAID!) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs! 
• 4 hours of Birthday Holiday pay! 
• Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
• Employee Referral Program

What Happens Next?

After you apply, a member of the hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If determined you are a good match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

EOE