Therapist

About the role

Hiring: Therapist Location: Abraxas I, 165 Abraxas Rd., Marienville, PA 16239

Responsibilities

• Evaluates behavioral and emotional clients’ issues.
• Provide directs client supervision to those clients with chronic or acute mental disorders who require active treatment.
• Interacts meaningfully with clients.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling under the direction of a clinical supervisor as required and in accordance with client’s individualized treatment plan.
• Counsels clients on substance abuse, delinquency, and psychiatric problems.
• Conducts psycho-educational assessments under the direction of a clinical supervisor.
• Makes observations and documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.
• Provides direct client supervision and interacts therapeutically.
• Interacts with educational team as needed to ensure appropriate educational placement.
• Interprets treatment objectives for other treatment staff members and assists with providing integrated services.
• Participates in treatment team conferences regarding client behavior, diagnosis, and progress; participates in treatment planning conferences and aftercare planning for assigned clients.
• Develops and updates clients’ individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as: Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, and Marriage and Family therapy.
• Master’s Degree must include clinical coursework in the foundations of behavioral health and the provisions of mental health services; field work practicum is preferred.
• At least one year verified post-master’s experience providing mental health treatment.
• Participation and completion of mandatory in-services.
• Participation in at least ten hours of documented additional in-service per year.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Must complete all required training and in-services.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in computer systems and software relevant to the department.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Free Meals
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training Advancement Opportunities

About Company

Abrasys Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness.