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Wesley Family Services
Masters Level Therapist (Canon McMillan SD) - $4,000 Hiring Bonus
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What they do
A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$69,188 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
WFS is currently looking for a Therapist II - Ed/SBBH for our School-Based Behavioral Health Program at Canon McMillian SD . 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. 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; Weekends and Holidays Off Responsibilities and Duties (full description available at https://wfspa.org) 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 in social work, psychology, child development, psychiatric nursing, or related field. Experience
- 3 years of experience in a child/adolescent behavioral health program.
- School-based partial hospitalization program experience preferred .
- Safe physical management training experience preferred .
- Provider credentialing preferred (e.g., Highmark or UPMC Health Plan); required for some programs.
- 1 year of experience developing treatment plans and writing measurable goals.
- 1 year of experience developing therapeutic programs that guide treatment goals.
- 1 year of experience collecting data and reporting outcomes for goal attainment.
- Experience with various data collection methods.
- Experience writing behavioral modification treatment plans preferred . Licenses, Certifications & Clearances 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 $4,000 Hiring Bonus Eligible
- 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days within your first year
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan - Employer match
- Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices
- 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
- Pet Insurance Paid Parental Leave Licensure Supervision for