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Diakon

Mental Health Professional SPIN

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$42,761 / year median in Pennsylvania

+12% projected growth

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Mental Health Professional SPIN Mechanicsburg, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22739855 Summary Mechanicsburg, PA Hybrid $17.08 - $27.32 per Hour 1 Years Experience Master's degree No Commission 37.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and maintaining a professional and supportive relationship with youth and their families as well as providing specialized therapeutic interventions. Enhances support and conducts counseling sessions with youth, birth families, referring personnel, treatment providers, and others involved in the lives of children and youth. Provides individual, couple, family and/or group therapy sessions Works cooperatively with case managers and other treatment providers to meet needs and goals, as established in the Treatment Plan.
Education/Training:
A Masters in human services required.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions normally required.
ADA:
Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually Paid Time Off 401(k) plan with employer match Voluntary short-term disability Long-term disability Life insurance Referral bonuses of up to $3,000. Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations. Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled Additional Details
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