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Mental Health Worker

Employer
RHA Health Services, LLC
Location
Berwick, Pennsylvania
Closing date
Oct 20, 2021

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Position Type
Other
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Business
Job Location
Berwick, PA
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We are looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to the people we serve and support.

$1000 Stay bonus after 6 months

Required Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, or anthropology or any bachelor's degree in human services; OR
  • Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services and be enrolled for certification by; OR
  • Registered Nurse and be enrolled for certification by OMH, the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker.
  • Work Experience: Minimum of one years' experience in a CASSP System Program.


Required Competencies (Mental Health Worker-Family Based)

Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) -Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.

Setting Objectives and Goals-(Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Assist Mental Health Professional in co-creating meaningful, measurable, and attainable treatment plan goals and objectives for monthly treatment planning as well as personal and professional development

Prioritizing and Organizing Work-(Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
  • Assists in maintains client schedules to assure we are meeting their needs and scheduling when they are available. Submitting electronic health records and time worked within expected time frames.
  • Attend mandated, group, individual and team supervision as scheduled.
  • Assists in maintaining an organized schedule to include team and individual service delivery in accordance with regulations.
  • Adhere to scheduled sessions and deliver appropriate authorized units of service prescribed.

Training/supervision - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance in
  • Attend trainings and conferences as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
  • Attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements.
  • Participated in 3-year Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center

Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) -Share's information. Listens and involves others. Clearly Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. Communicates with other providers and coordinates care regularly with all individuals involved in treatment.
  • Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and Department of Human Services/CASSP principle guidelines.
  • Adheres to Mandated Reporter protocol and effectively communicates concerns with program management.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and other service providers to ensure comprehensive case management.

Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members.
  • Proactively plans for all session to promote an intentionally postured service approach.
  • Independently research creative and relevant interactive therapeutic interventions

Managing Stress-(Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations

Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
  • Being available for 24/7 crisis support in coordination with partner.
  • Being available to transport client and/or families in the community, as necessary.
  • Be available to de-escalate/divert hospitalization and/or assist in facilitating a hospitalization if deemed medically necessary.

Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.

Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
  • Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community (Family based only)
  • Works collaboratively with lead therapist to assure all client and family treatment needs are met.
  • Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
  • Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
  • Complete client intake paperwork per company/program guidelines and regulations
  • Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes
  • Assist the Mental Health Professional with development of a treatment plans and assuring they are being done timely in relation to regulated time frames. (Family based only)
  • Develops and updates treatment plans for all clients on caseload (Outpatient only)
  • Completes EVS insurance eligibility checks (outpatient only)
  • Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks.
  • Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment.
  • Create monthly meeting invitation letters and mail accordingly.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.


If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

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