MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

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MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Temple, PA Direct Client/Patient Care Full Time, Primarily M-F with additional hours & weekends as needed Req # 39578 Mental Health Worker About Us KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing. Position Overview The Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents in care. This role involves direct supervision of daily routines, support with selfâ€'care activities, and the delivery of individual and group counseling services. The position works collaboratively with the treatment team to implement individualized treatment plans, follow daily programming schedules, and communicate relevant client information. When required, the role includes safely implementing approved KidsPeace restraint procedures under the direction of a licensed professional. The Mental Health Worker also supports educational activities when applicable and plays an essential role in ensuring the overall safety, wellâ€'being, and treatment progress of youth. What We Offer Competitive Compensation Up to $17.00/hr. Generous PTO Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance Professional Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement Supportive Culture
• A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion Key Responsibilities Ensure a safe and secure environment at all times by immediately addressing and removing any dangers or threats to the welfare of youth and maintaining awareness of the whereabouts of all children in your care.

Supervise daily routines and responsibilities of children, ensuring completion of daily selfâ€'care tasks while providing assistance as needed. Administer minor first aid treatment when necessary. Provide individual counseling and facilitate therapeutic group sessions. When ordered by a licensed professional, safely and appropriately implement physical restraints using the current approved KidsPeace restraint methodology, including working with youth who may weigh over 250 pounds and who present verbal or physical threats to themselves or others. Participate in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and daily treatment schedules in accordance with partial programming. Communicate all relevant client information obtained through daily supervision to appropriate members of the treatment team in a timely and accurate manner. When applicable, assist with educational activities and responsibilities by collaborating closely with the teacher. Qualifications High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or related field preferred. Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Valid driver's license and First Aid/CPR certifications required. KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:

• Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
• Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
• Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
• Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
• An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.

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