Therapist II - First Episode Psychosis PT/PRN - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

$2,000 hiring bonus paid over the course of the 1st year!

• Requires flexibility for treatment to be provided in both community (Westmoreland County, PA) and an office-based setting
• Starts as part-time with the opportunity to switch to full-time in the future!

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

PART TIME EMPLOYEES

Paid time off accrued based on normal hours worked (for example, 9 PTO days accrued in your first year if you work 24 hours per week) 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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Therapist II

• Engage PT/PRN works both independently and as a member of a team.

The incumbent also works as part of a coordinated specialty care team for youth and young adults who are experiencing FEP. The position has the ability to support family members through ongoing collaboration, coordination with schools, colleges, and universities, as well as organizations and community groups outside of behavioral health. The position requires flexibility for treatment to be provided in both community and office-based settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field with appropriate licenses.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in social services working with either adolescents and/or transition age population.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

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.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains familiarity with the

FEP CT-R

model of therapy through HeadsUp. Utilizes other approaches, such as CBT, MI, etc.

• Uses a variety of educational materials, brief intervention techniques, and community resources to engage and increase consumer motivation, as well as to manage their chronic behavioral and medical conditions.
• Maintains understanding of community resources to support consumers in achieving their goals.
• Promotes shared decision-making when developing treatment plans and assessing progress towards goals.
• Establishes a relapse prevention plan and a follow-up schedule with the consumers, monitoring consumers' progress throughout the maintenance phase.
• Systematically screens consumers for depression and unhealthy substance use by utilizing evidence-based screening instruments appropriate to the population.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with other providers, including both medical and behavioral health.

In particular, works closely with inpatient settings when a consumer enters that level of care and works with the facility treatment team around discharge planning.

HOW TO APPLY

You can submit your resume/application through Indeed or apply directly through our website: www.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, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Application Question(s): This position is community based in Westmoreland County, PA. Are you able to reliably commute throughout Westmoreland County as needed?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

mental health/social services: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New Kensington, PA 15068