Benefits for Full Time Employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Visions plans effective the 1st of month after 30 days
- Flexible Work Schedule
- 15 paid days off 1st year, 20 Paid days off 2nd year, then continues to increase
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401k Plan - Employer match available!
- Employer paid life insurance
- Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance
- Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
- FREE Licensure Supervision!!
Job Purpose/Summary
The Therapist I or II – In-Home provides intensive, home-based, family therapy utilizing the structural/strategic model. The incumbent also provides/procures support services for families that are experiencing dysfunction, due to abuse, neglect, and behavioral and/or emotional problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology. [Therapist I]
Master’s degree in a clinical field, such as social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology. [Therapist II]
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in social services. [Therapist I]
Minimum of 2 years of social services experience, including direct counseling. [Therapist II]
Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:
· Act 33/34 Clearances
· FBI Clearance
· Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
· Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
· Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
· Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
· Ability to provide emergency consultations and crisis interventions. [Therapist I]
· Time management and utilization skills. [Therapist II]
· Decision-making and good judgment skills. [Therapist II]
· Ability to take initiative and express creativity. [Therapist II]
· Thorough understanding of child/adolescent development and family systems.
· Ability to travel locally.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Conducts initial intake. Assesses child and family risks, child and adult mental health, and family development.
· Demonstrates understanding of family functioning, recognizes family strengths, and assesses family needs.
· Identifies and understands environmental stressors.
· Aids families in identifying their strengths and coping mechanisms, as well as works with families to resolve family problems and prevent future crises from occurring.
· Conducts individual, couple, and family therapy sessions, utilizing family systems theory and techniques to understand and address the family’s concerns and support necessary changes.
· Establishes, implements, and maintains treatment objectives through a devised treatment plan for each family in assigned caseload.
· Teaches parental skill development to consumers. [Therapist II]
· Interacts with Juvenile Court, Children and Youth Services staff, mental health professionals, school officials, and other cooperating agencies to secure additional support services for consumers.
· Maintains documentation for involvement with and contacts made for consumers. Adheres to documentation requirements established by internal policies and procedures, state/county guidelines, licensing requirements, and other applicable guidelines.
· Communicates frequently with referring agencies and provides periodic updates regarding consumer progress and new development. Prepares additional written reports as assigned/required.
· Maintains a ratio of direct/indirect billable hours as determined by the program.
· Attends court hearings, case conferences, and other meetings with/for families at support service agencies as directed/required.
· Responds to family crisis situations and resolves issues that are safety risks for the child and/or family.
· Works with Supervisor or Therapist II – Family to obtain reauthorization for services. [Therapist I]
·Conducts pre-certification for internal referrals. [Therapist II]
·Attends CYF reauthorization meetings for extension of services. [Therapist II]
How to Apply:
You can submit through Indeed but also go to our website directly at: wfspa.org/careers
Wesley Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- social services: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wilkinsburg, PA (Required)
Work Location: On the road