Mental Health Clinician
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Overview:ORGANIZATION: Allegheny Children's InitiativeDEPARTMENT: Family Based Mental Health ServicesPOSITION: Mental Health WorkerSTATUS: Full-Time; 40 hours/weekHOURS: Flexible, to meet the needs of consumers and their familiesLOCATION: Throughout Allegheny CountySALARY: $47,000 - $55,000 (Salary based on qualifications)Allegheny Children's Initiative, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides mental and behavioral health community-based services to children, adolescents and families throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties. Based in Pittsburgh's South Side, we provide Intensive Behavioral Health Services, Service Coordination, Student Assistance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Family Based Mental Health programs.Responsibilities:The Mental Health Clinician will be responsible for providing intensive home-based therapeutic interventions and support services in collaboration with a Senior Clinician to families whose children and/or adolescents meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis and who are at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or other out-of-home placements. Duties include, but are not limited to:Design and implement an Individualized Treatment and Crisis Plan in collaboration with the consumer and familyConduct suicide assessments and collaborate with the consumer and family to create safety plansConduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations to determine the course of treatmentProvide intensive family therapy, psychoeducation and support services, including crisis interventionCoordinate and/or link families with formal services and and natural supportsUse collaborative documentation with the consumer and familyComplete all required documentation in the Electronic Health RecordLink consumers and families with aftercare providers and facilitate transition to other levels of careCASH INCENTIVES$2,000 Sign on Incentive$1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)BENEFITSFull Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:Health, Dental and Vision Insurances$1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverageHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending Account16 to 26 Paid Days Off / yearWellness Days (2 per year)Sick Time8 Paid HolidaysShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityLife InsuranceOptional 401(k) with Employer matchWORK PERKSPaid orientation and trainingFree parking (select locations)Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition ProgramsComprehensive Employee Assistance ProgramAPPLY TO THIS POSITIONInterested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:Complete an employment application onlineEmail resumes:...@PFQ.orgPartners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employerEOEQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field orMaster's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related fieldOne (1) year paid experience working with childrenEligible for Act 33, 34 and FBI clearancesValid Driver's License and full time use of a vehicleMinimum Compensation: USD $47,000.00/Yr. Maximum Compensation: USD $55,000.00/Yr.