A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Under the general direction of the Outpatient Director, the Outpatient Therapist performs Mental Health Therapy services for the Outpatient Department while adhering to the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, industry standards, and the expectations of ACRP.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manage and respond to emails and phone messages daily in a timely manner. Attend all required meetings on time. Provide individual, family, couples, and/or group therapy to clients using appropriate methods and techniques. Be accessible to ACRP Supervisors and Clinical staff for emergencies, phone messaging, and reporting. Attend all required Clinical Supervision and Treatment Team meetings. Document in accordance with ACRP Policy all services rendered and deliver the documentation to the Program Director during the weekly scheduled meeting time and date. Cooperate with ACRP in resolving job-related issues that may arise. Take responsibility for compliance imposed by ACRP and managed care organizations, along with state and federal licensing bodies' rules and regulations. Provide legible progress notes and encounter forms within the required time frame to meet all ACRP, Department of Human Services, managed care organizations, and other licensing bodies' standards, both in EMR and written formats. Must meet the minimum weekly billable hour requirement based on location. The location billable hour requirement is determined by the Chief Executive Officer. Complete intakes and all paperwork accurately and submitted in a timely manner. Refer clients to Blended Case Managers or Peer Support services when appropriate. Refer clients to a higher level of care, if needed. Complete continued education as per licensing requirements and ACRP standards.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education /
Experience:
Master's degree in counseling, social work, or another related field. Valid Pennsylvania LCSW or LPC license, preferred. At least 1 year of professional experience in mental health or human services, preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong working knowledge of public and private community resources. Solid understanding of counseling, therapeutic, and human service intervention techniques. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, patience, and skillfulness in working with clients, families, and other staff. Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the agency in the community. Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court and police activities, etc. Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities. Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work. Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics. Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state's mental health agency requirements.
Required Clearances and Documentation:
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation Act 31/Act 126 Clearance Mandated Reporter Training Act 34 Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Background Check (Criminal History) Act 114 Clearance FBI Fingerprint Act 33
Clearance Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Eligible Benefits :
Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (30-day waiting period). Eligible to participate in the 403(B)-retirement plan Eligible for PTO accrual. Eligible for paid holidays.
