What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist - School-Based Program - Austin, PA position at Dickinson Center, Inc.?
Mental Health Specialist - School-Based Program - Austin, PA
- Austin, PA, USA
- $17.10- $19.67 per hour
- Full Time (40 Hours)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
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POSITION SUMMARY
The School-Based Program Mental Health Specialist provides behavioral health services within the assigned School District. These services are diverse and varied and include counseling, case management, psycho-education, and consultation. The Mental Health Specialist collaborates with school personnel, SAP team, parents and supervisor to ensure quality care. The Mental Health Specialist provides psycho-education and support to school personnel as requested, case management to identified students, and may participate in school in-services and student-related meetings as a MH representative.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other social services field, OR;
- Master's degree with at least 5 year experience and training in mental health treatment, OR;
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other social services field, OR;
- Bachelor's degree with at least 5 year experience and training in mental health treatment.
Experience
- Experience working with children, adolescents and families preferred.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan with employer contributions
- Pet Insurance options
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
- Additional Perks - and more!
About Us
Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.
Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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