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Erie Homes for Children and Adults

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$35,042 / year median in Pennsylvania

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Join our amazing team as a Behavioral Health Professional! At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and levels of disability, enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. Join our dedicated team, which supports each person to have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to his or her daily lifestyle, and obtain the best education or training available, with quality caregivers.
Responsibilities include:
Completing EHCA's Behavioral/ Maladaptive assessments Attending all resident Psych Reviews Participating in the Behavioral Review Committee Maintaining an updated schedule for re-evaluations, program reviews, ISP reports, etc Developing, training, and monitoring Behavioral Support Plans Attending meetings as needed (ISP, residential group home, etc.) Serving as the co-chair of the EHCA Human & Legal Rights Committee Participating as an instructor in the education of the identified crisis training course Traveling to identified EHCA locations within multiple counties Benefits for the Behavior Health Professional, 37.5 HPW (hours per week) position: All positions are eligible for matching 401K Medical insurance for the employee is $15 per pay period Vision, dental, and life insurance are offered at no cost Paid Time Off - Excellent PTO and sick time benefits are available after 3 months of employment Paid holidays - Holiday time after 30 days of employment Paid training Employee referral program Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Before applying, please review these requirements carefully. Applicants whose backgrounds do not align with this position are encouraged to review the other job postings on our website, ehca.org. Thank you for considering EHCA. The Behavioral Health Professional will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services or closely related field, plus experience with behavioral assessments and behavioral plans.
As well as:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, department heads, and employees. Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and other related applications. Successfully complete Act 33, 34 & 73 clearances. Maintain a current, valid driver's license. There is no remote option for this position. EOE