HSC Cohort Eligible Position - Family Based Mental Health Therapist

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
The salary range for this position starts at $50,000 annually with a $2,000 sign on bonus.

At Family Services of NW PA, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our team members. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote.

Our benefits include:
• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match up to 7.5%
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including zero-cost options
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Minimum Master's Degree in a Clinical Mental Health field plus two years post-Master's experience.
• Skills/Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of family systems therapy and developmental life cycles. Working with children who have had serious behavioral challenges preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three years' proven experience providing mental health treatment required. Experience working with youth and families preferred.
• Must complete Supervisor's Training Course offered by Family Services of NW PA.
• Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.

SUMMARY:
Functions as a lead therapist, providing direct social services to assigned caseload, coordinates case effects with funding source and related agencies. Considerable day and evening driving to County areas is required. Team members are required to have a valid driver's license, and access to reliable transportation is essential. Team members are required to visit clients' homes on a regular basis. Team members should be able to effectively manage self in crisis situations (violence, physical aggression, etc.) Position requires videotaping sessions. Workers attend a three (3) year model curriculum provided by the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center aimed at developing the necessary knowledge base of Pennsylvania's Family Based Mental Health program. In addition, workers will attend training and consultation to address sexual trauma specific treatment issues including sexual victimization treatment and the development of skills to address sexually reactive behavior, safety planning and crisis intervention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Establish professional helping relationships with clients; provide clinical leadership for Family Based Mental Health Team.
• Provide an intake, assessment and closure activity that assists and uses the family's input in the development of individualized service/treatment plans.
• Conduct in-home and community-based family and individual therapy sessions requiring travel throughout the County.
• Provide 24-hour on-call crisis service availability to assigned caseload on a rotating basis.
• Maintain collateral relationships with other stakeholders and knowledge of community resources.
• Advocate for clients and/or stimulates client to act on his/her own behalf.
• Market agency services to referral sources and general community.
• Maintains case records per agency policy, as well as data needed for program accountability and billing of client services, in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


HSC members commit to:

· Attending monthly cohort training sessions for two years

· Completing two years of full-time employment in a targeted role, including Family Based Mental Health Services

Through this partnership initiative—administered by the Erie County Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Erie Together, and Donnelly-Boland and Associates—you will gain meaningful clinical experience, structured professional support, and financial benefits while making a direct impact on families in the community.

WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Join our team for a friendly work environment, flexible hours, and the ability to work partially remote. Family Services of NW PA offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard mileage rate. Family Services of NW PA is a nonprofit organization and qualifies workers for student loan forgiveness programs.

Family Services of NW PA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-866-4530.