Mental Health Therapist (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

• Completes psychosocial assessments within 72 hours of admission to Walk-in or observation and within 24 hours for individuals admitted to the CSU.
• Maintains clinic records, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process.
• Obtains signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary.
• Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation.
• Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software.
• Ensures documentation complies with best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory, and other legal requirements.
• Conducts brief interventions, individual, family, and group counseling within scope of practice.
• Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary.
• Documents all services and individual activities appropriately.
• Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities.
• Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration.
• Conducts crisis interventions and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the 302 Involuntary Commitment process in Pennsylvania.
• Participates in individual and group supervision as required.
• Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency.
• Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervision.
• Completes continued authorizations for clinical and billing purposes.
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, substance dependency, or related field.
• Unrestricted license as a Pennsylvania Licensed Mental Health Professional, including one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• 3 years of experience in an acute mental health setting, substance use treatment, or relevant work.
• Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge and experience working with special populations (individuals identified as having serious mental illness, family systems, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries, and those over 60 years of age).
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in acute mental health crisis settings.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in electronic clinical documentation software.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Understanding of co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Account (health care and dependent care).
• 401(k) company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

• Competitive salary.
• Shift differentials available.

Schedule

• Full-time position.