Licensed Mental Health Professional (PRN/Pool)

About the role

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate admission intakes, educating and informing individuals about consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures.
• Conduct a thorough, accurate, and clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with the individual within 72 hours of admission to Walk-In or observation, and within 24 hours for individuals admitted to the CSU.
• Maintain the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process, and obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individualized, person-centered Treatment Plans suitable for brief intervention.
• Complete and review signed Treatment Plans on CSU with each individual and any involved parties to ensure understanding and agreement.
• Gather collateral information from individuals and involved parties to conduct a thorough assessment of needs for treatment and discharge planning.
• Actively coordinate care and provide referrals to ensure services are aligned with both facility staff and external providers.
• Identify and address gaps in service needs, making appropriate recommendations to meet individuals' needs upon discharge.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to engage with, monitor, and communicate with individuals, ensuring safety and meeting their needs during the discharge process.
• Maintain accurate clinic records, discharge planning, and treatment planning.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Pennsylvania State behavioral health system and 302 involuntary legal processes.
• Participate in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
• Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance assessments as conducted by direct supervisors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related behavioral health field, and current Pennsylvania licensure in good standing as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).
• 1-2 years of experience in a mental health setting.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be obtained within seven days of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute mental health crisis settings is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Pennsylvania State behavioral health system and 302 involuntary legal processes.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment planning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.

Pay

• Maximize Your Earnings With Additional Hourly Pay +$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights+$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

Schedule

• Full-time only.