WFS is currently looking for a Licensed Therapist for our Education Program at our Whitehall, PA High School. The Licensed Therapist is 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). Depending on Program assignment, this position may include providing Brief Treatment/Outpatient during the school day with the possibility of continuing into non-traditional school days or hours as needed to fulfill prescribed therapy hours.
This position follows an academic school year calendar (10 months with summers off however paid throughout the summer); Optional Extended School Year program in July; Monday-Friday schedule
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. Maintains complete records through documentation that is accurate, concurrent, and, for partial hospital, within utilization review timelines.
5. 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.
6. Provides clinical leadership and consultation to educational staff. This may include explaining the implications of a mental health diagnosis as it affects learning and the diagnosis specific strategies and adaptations that would promote student success.
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, preferred in a child/adolescent behavioral health program.
· School based partial hospitalization program experience is preferred (Highland and Integrated).
· Safe physical management training experience is preferred.
· Provider credentialing preferred (eg Highmark or UPMC Health Plan); required for some programs
Licenses, Certifications & Clearances
License required – LSW, LCSW, LPC
FBI, State Criminal and State Child Abuse Clearances
Valid PA drivers’ license
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards Package
$4000 hiring bonus eligible
· Medical, Dental, and Visions plans with low employee contribution rates
· Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
· 401k Plan -
· Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices - $.48 per mile
· Employer paid life insurance, short term disability, & long term disability
· Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
· Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts at partner colleges for continuing your education
· Licensure Supervision for FREE !!!
· Pet Insurance
AND MORE!
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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.
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
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person