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Wesley Family Services
Social Skills Group Therapist - Masters Level (PRN)
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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
Social Skills Group Therapist
- Master's Level (PRN) Wesley Family Services
- 3.1 Bridgeville, PA Job Details Part-time $24
- $30 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Free parking 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications Teamwork Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Licensed Clinical Social Worker Experience working with individuals with autism Master's degree Driver's License Education Social Work Autism spectrum disorders support Full Job Description •
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK AT LEAST 2 SATURDAYS PER MONTH
(8:45am-12:15pm)- additional availability Mon-Fri evenings is also helpful!
SALARY FOR PRN
(as needed)EMPLOYEES
$24- 30/hour (license and years of experience factor into salary range) Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:
ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuition discounts- up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility Employee Assistance Program Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply) WFS Wellness Center myStrength Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
PRN EMPLOYEES
Extended Leave Bank sick time accrual- 2 hours accrued monthly to use for illness or family needs 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4%
- eligible after 2 consecutive years of services for employees who have worked at least 500 hours per year 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!
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Site Manager II or Clinical Manager, the Graduate Level Professional- Wonder Kids PRN provides quality, therapeutic, behavioral health services to children in a site-based group setting, including assisting the Program Coordinator
- Autism with the completion of a detailed assessment, creating and implementing an individualized treatment plan, and collaborating with other team members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's degree in a human services field ( preferred in applied behavior analysis [ABA], education, psychology, social work, or counseling).Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in autism therapy.Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:
- Behavior Specialist License (BSL) or other professional license (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT) 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides feedback to the Program Coordinator
- Autism for the completion of IBHS/Wonder Kids assessments.
- 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.
- Provides clinical support, training, and mentoring to BHTs on how to implement interventions identified in the individual treatment plans.
- Performs Social Responsiveness Scale with consumers.
- Adjusts planned activities or schedules, including own work schedule, to accommodate changes in group needs or size to maintain ratio.
- Utilizes a behavior analytic approach to influence behavioral changes and/or improve group dynamic and receptiveness, including prompting learned behaviors, modeling appropriate social skills, redirecting problem behaviors, and instructing children in appropriate social behavior.
- Intervenes to de-escalate crises to ensure safety and maintenance of the 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 the opening and closing of the building and set up of rooms in preparation for group.
- Follows a flexible schedule to be available to consumers, staff, and parents, including regular evenings and Saturdays.
- 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 the Site Manager II or Clinical Manager.
Apply:
You can initially apply through Indeed to submit your resume. You can also go to our website to complete the Wesley Family Services application: wfspa.org/careers Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military/veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$24.00- $30.