MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION

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Job Description:

This is a school-based program. Unpaid during school holidays and summer break. The Mental Health Worker Aide works day hours as a treatment room monitor, assisting in treatment room management and providing intensive behavior and mental health support including applying identified therapeutic interventions in the treatment rooms.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provide behavioral backup in school setting and crisis intervention.
• Provide necessary support to Bethesda youth in treatment room setting.
• Liaison between Bethesda Lutheran Services and involved outside agencies, schools, parents, etc.
• Documentation of relevant information.
• Plan and implement therapeutic groups as designated.
• Assist with scheduling and planning as needed.
• Work in conjunction with other staff to form efficient, effective, and cohesive team.
• Counseling, therapeutic interventions.

Required Education, Experience and Clearances:

• A High School Diploma with at least two years of experience in a mental health or closely related field required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in the mental health and/or adolescent field
• Knowledge of CASSP and special education principles.
• FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status. Successful applicants must have clearances in hand before they can start at Bethesda.

Work location: In person

Salary - $16-$17 / hour