What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker Family Based Sign-On Bonus $3,000 position at Diakon?
Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for serving as a resource person, case manager, counselor and trainer to support the Family Based Services Unit.
- Responsible for providing in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances.
- Creates systematic change through the use of a variety of therapeutic interventions with clients and their families.
- Provides case management and crisis intervention as needed.
Education/Training: A Bachelors degree in social service or a related field of study required.Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a related child welfare or human service position normally required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off