Community Based Therapist (MH Professional/Counselor)-Master's Degree Required

**Please note that this opportunity is part of the Behavioral Health Fellows Program in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. For more information on this professional development opportunity that offers student loan repayment, visit BH Fellows Program. 

***This Full-Time position offers a starting salary of $49,000 in addition to the Pressley Ridge Benefits plan.***

*On-call rotation as scheduled providing 24/7 support approximately 1 x month

 Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Wellness incentive (up to $250)
• 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Community Based Therapist will provide individual/family counselling in the home/community settings as well as group therapy in an office setting when appropriate to Young Adults ages 18-25 who have significant mental health needs as well as a history of involvement with welfare or juvenile justice systems. Individual will work closely as the "Team Lead" with Certified Peer Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor and the Service Coordinator (Mobile Transition Age Youth (MTAY) Treatment Team). The therapist will use evidence- based practices and assessment tools designed specifically for transition age youth.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Individual, family, and group therapy.
2. Function as "Team Lead" with MTAY Treatment Team.
3. Assessment and treatment planning.
4. Intensive service delivery.
5. Crisis Intervention & safety planning.
6. Work collaboratively with internal programs and external stakeholders.
7. Participate in professional development activities including supervision, consultation, and training.
8. Promote wellness and recovery in all aspects of service delivery.
9. Documentation in electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's or better in Human Services or related field.

• Requires experience working with youth and/or adults and families.

• Experience in developmental and emotional needs of youth and/or adults and families is preferred.

• Experience providing therapy and/or working with clients one on one in a milieu setting.

• Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing. Position allows employee to move about freely or sit at will when performing job duties.
• Environmental Factors. Office, home, community.
• Working Hours. Non-traditional hours as determined by the program, including some evening hours and occasional weekends and *on-call duties.