Therapist II for a Social Skill Group

• $5,000 HIRING BONUS Wesley Family Services
• 3.1 Bridgeville, PA Job Details Full-time $20
• $23 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Free parking Continuing education credits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Master's degree Experience working with children Working with individuals with mental health conditions Full Job Description •Must be available 3-4 evenings per week until 7:30 pm and 2 Saturdays per month 9:00 am•12:00 pm• Starting salary: $20•23 per hour 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!! If you're a passionate Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! A survey was done by a group of Wesley Family Service employees on the Top 10 Reasons to work at WFS. Some of the top responses were: Supportive relationships with Supervisors who promote professional growth Vast opportunities for learning and the encouragement of diversified skill set Licensure and Tuition assistance, plus free parking at all locations. Some of the most advance technology in the Human Services field Flexibility and family oriented employer. Excellent Home/Work balance. Communication/transparency between front-line staff and leadership. Teamwork and cohesive relationships promoted and supported among colleagues. Job Purpose/Summary Under the direction of the Clinical Manager

• Autism and the Therapist II
• Lead Wonder Kids, the Therapist II
• Wonder Kids provides quality, therapeutic, behavioral health services to children in a site-based group setting, including assisting the Therapist II
• Lead Wonder Kids with the completing a detailed assessment, creating and implementing an individualized treatment plan, and collaborating with other team members.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with the ability to meet weekly scheduling demands. The position functions as the graduate level professional in Wonder Kids and provides training, supervision, and guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) within the program.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Master's degree in a human services field, required in psychology, social work, or counseling.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of Autism Therapy experience preference.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

• Behavior Specialist License (BSL) or other professional license (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT) highly preferred
• Act 33/34 Clearances

FBI Clearance 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.
• Knowledge of childhood mental health diagnoses and behavioral conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as the various treatment modalities for these.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours on a flexible schedule. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Assists with the completion of IBHS/WK assessments based on designed time frames or when clinically needed.
• Assists with the development of individualized treatment plans and monitors the implementation of the plans for each child/adolescent.
• Functions as a member of a team to conduct group therapeutic activities.
• Maintains progress notes, data analysis, data collection methods, and other required paperwork/reports for each consumer on caseload.
• Reports a child's/adolescent's progress at treatment team meetings, including an overview of data as it relates to progress in multiple life domains, specific symptoms, problems, needs, and plans for continued treatment.
• Provides clinical support, training, and mentoring to BHTs on how to implement interventions identified in the individual treatment plans.
• Performs Social Responsiveness Scale with clients.
• Adjusts planned activities or schedules, including own work schedule, to accommodate changes in group needs/size to maintain ratio.
• Utilizes a behavior analytic approach to influence behavioral changes and/or to improve group dynamic and receptiveness, including prompting learned behaviors, modeling appropriate social skills, re-directing problem behaviors, and instructing children in appropriate social behavior.
• Intervenes to de-escalate crises to ensure safety and maintenance of positive group dynamic. Remains alert to behavioral signals to avoid crises whenever possible.
• Assists in management of space, supplies, and resources as appropriate for site, including opening and closing the building and set up of rooms in preparation for group.
• Follows a flexible schedule to be available to clients, staff, and parents, including regular evenings and weekends.
• Attends any Department of Human Services (DHS) or private insurer's mandatory trainings.
• Completes incident reports, as required, and follows mandated reporter guidelines for reporting suspected abuse.
• Receives monthly supervision from assigned Supervisor.
• Maintains a minimum of 15 billable hours in group, with rotation to allow for observation of all clients.

How to

Apply:

You can initially apply through Indeed to submit your resume. Click the Apply button. You can also go to our website to complete the Wesley Family Services application 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:

$20.00

• $23.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability 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

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

mental health/behavioral health with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person