Position Summary
WFS is currently looking for a Licensed Therapist for our School Based Behavioral Health Program . To provide the behavioral health services and interventions necessary to maximize the school experience and academic potential of designated students identified within an assigned program(s). This position may also carry a caseload of Outpatient or Brief Treatment client/consumers as assigned, providing intensive therapeutic services to a child and family during summer break or in settings other than a provider agency or office.
*The position is with an APPROVED Private School in the South Hills and offers ESY Opportunity.
*This is a part-time position with the option of being Full-Time. The primary location is Tilotson School, located at 4900 Girard Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15227.
(22.5 hours-37.5 hours per week available)
Responsibilities and Duties (full description available at https://wfspa.org/careers )
1. Conducts a comprehensive assessment of identified students, based on child’s strengths and interests, and reflecting recovery/resiliency principles. (caseload determined by school district support team or Clinical Assistant Director as applicable).
2. Coordinates the development and implementation of a plan of treatment/service for identified students and/or their parents (including behavior intervention plans, group, milieu or family therapy as indicated) in conjunction with treatment team as appropriate.
3. Supports and implement positive strength-based strategies utilizing positive behavior support approach.
4. Facilitates transition and discharge planning.
5. Maintains complete records through documentation that is accurate, concurrent, and, for partial hospital, within utilization review timelines.
6. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, cohesive clinical and educational strategies/approaches are appropriately utilized for each student. This includes formal and informal, ongoing communications.
Qualifications and Skills
Education
Master’s degree from an accredited university in social work, psychology, child development, psychiatric nursing, or related field.
Experience
· Three years experience in a child/adolescent behavioral health program.
· School based partial hospitalization program experience is preferred
· Safe physical management training experience is preferred.
· Provider credentialing preferred (eg Highmark or UPMC Health Plan); required for some programs
· One year developing treatment plans and writing measurable goals
· One year developing therapeutic programs that guide treatment goals
· One year collecting data and reporting outcomes for goal attainment
· Experience with various data collection methods
· Experience writing Behavioral Modification Treatment Plans preferred
Licenses, Certifications & Clearances
License required – LSW, LCSW, LPC
FBI, State Criminal and State Child Abuse Clearances
Valid PA drivers’ license
BCBA licensure in addition is preferred in some programs
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards Package
· $4000 Hiring Bonus eligible
· 401k Plan -
· Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices
· Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
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How to Apply
Candidates may apply via Indeed but please also visit our website https://wfspa.org/careers for full job details and to start the WFS online application.
Company Overview
Wesley Family Services (WFS) is growing in Western Pennsylvania and we have opportunities for caring, knowledgeable, and talented candidates to join our team! WFS provides a work environment that is positive and rewarding for its employees; a setting where growth, equality, teamwork and safety are the means to meet the charge of our mission.
WFS provides a diverse range of autism, behavioral health, education and family support services to individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. We create life-changing support by integrating our services to best meet the needs of those we serve. Our mission is to empower children, adults, and families by providing transformational care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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
Work setting:
Work Location: In person