Family-Based Mental Health Therapist - Erie - Barber National Institute

FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

$4000 Sign on Bonus for Bachelors level 

$6000 Sign on Bonus for Master Level 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MH Professional: A graduate degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, counseling, or graduate degree in the field of human services plus 2 years’ experience working in the CASSP system.

or

• MH Therapist: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology, counseling or a degree in the field of human services plus 1 year experience working in the CASSP system. 

and

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must have clearances or ability to obtain necessary clearances.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate under the Structural Family Therapy Model

• • Provide treatment 3-5 times per week within the home and community settings based upon the family’s needs
  • Sessions vary and may include family sessions, consumer sessions, sibling, or co-parenting sessions
  • Perform case management duties as guided by the treatment plan and the supervisor
  • Assess child and family risks and development
  • Maintain a strength based approach and identify strengths of the identified client and family that promote positive change within the family unit
  • Goal is to divert inpatient hospitalization, RTF, OCY placement, and any other placement outside the home
  • Collaborate with other child serving systems such as, but not limited to, education, office of children and youth, juvenile probation, mental health programming, and medical offices, etc.

• Complete documentation including, but not limited to, progress notes, treatment plans, 30 day reviews, ChildLine reports, etc.
  • Write treatment plans, incorporating mental health and case management needs for the identified client and family
    • Initial treatment plan must be completed within 5 days of starting service
    • Comprehensive treatment plan must be completed within 30 days of starting service
  • Completion of 30 day reviews on treatment plans and update treatment plans as necessary or directed by supervisor
  • Progress notes must be completed for the week by Sunday at 11:30 PM
  • ChildLine reports are to be made within 24 hours of disclosure

• Attend WPIC Family Based training for FBMH Therapists and complete the graduation criteria for the program
  • Continue to attend WPIC Family Based training for FBMH Graduates once completed graduation criteria

• Provide at least one weekend session per team per month
• Take part in the FBMH On-Call Rotation
• Maintain client records in a complete and timely manner. Meet record keeping standards set by Barber National Institute
• Maintain productivity standards set forth by the Director of Clinical Services
  • Meet individual/team productivity standards as required by regulation

• Attend supervision, including team, individual, and group, as required
  • 1.5 hours of team supervision per week
  • 6 hours of group supervision per month
  • Individual supervision as requested by therapist or supervisor when deemed necessary

• Complete annual training requirements with a minimum of 24 hours annually
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic while working with clients, families, and other staff members
• Maintain a trauma informed care mind frame
• Follow all HIPAA and compliance rules and procedures
• Be able to demonstrate work flexibility with assigned duties as they may change due to staffing patterns, including, but not limited to team changes

OTHER:

Be aware that duties may be added or deleted from the position due to future government funding source regulations or Barber National Institute needs.

Demonstrate knowledge regarding fire and emergency evacuation procedures and equipment.

Understand that added work or irregular hours may be required due to government agencies or funding source requests for special assignments.

Understand that other duties and assignments may be added or deleted as necessary due to funding requirements or regulations.

CASSP-(Child and Adolescent Service System Program) Reference Guide ATTESTATION

The below guide serves as a list of qualifying experience under the CASSP System needed for hire of the Family Base Mental Health Therapist. The applicant must directly work with children and adolescents in any of the following areas. For the mental health professional (Master’s Degree) the applicant must have at least 2 years’ experience. For the mental health worker (Bachelor’s Degree) the applicant must have at least 1-year experience.

1. Residential Treatment Facility (mental health and drug and alcohol)
2. Community Residential Rehabilitation Services (CRR)
3. Inpatient Hospitalization (mental health and drug and alcohol)
4. Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS)
5. Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS-MT, BSC, TSS)
6. School Based Behavioral Health Services
7. Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
8. Family Functional Therapy (FFT)
9. Outpatient Therapy (counseling/therapy in an outpatient setting)
10. Blended Case Management (BCM)
11. Educational Setting (counselor, teacher)
12. Crisis Intervention Services
13. Early Intervention
14. Daycare Facility (teacher, direct care worker)
15. Homeless Shelter
16. Domestic Violence Shelter
17. Office of Children and Youth
18. Juvenile Probation
19. Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinator
20. Health Care System (nursing, hospital social worker)

I attest that my experience is commensurate with the above listed CAASP Reference Guide: