MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION


*$1000 Sign-on Incentive*


Join a company with nearly 100 years of dedication to the community and its employees!


We are looking to find passionate individuals to help us carry out our mission of Providing Promising Futures to over 900 children, youth and families that we serve daily!


Job Description:

School-based program. Working school day hours as a classroom monitor, assisting in classroom management and providing intensive behavior and mental health support including applying identified therapeutic interventions in the classrooms.

Essential Functions of the Position:

  • Provide behavioral backup in school setting and crisis intervention.
  • Assist in design, coordination, and implementation of summer school program.
  • Liaison between Bethesda Lutheran Services and involved outside agencies, schools, parents, etc.
  • Supervision backup on field trips.
  • Maintenance of assigned Bethesda student’s files.
  • 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.
  • Supervise client self administration of medication.
  • Assists with campus coverage as needed

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.


Excellent Benefits package for full-time employees including Vacation time, Holiday pay, Sick time, Medical & Dental benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement plan & Short & Long Term Disability

Job Type: Full-time


Salary - $14-$16.50 / hour

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Bethesda Lutheran Services adheres to the requirements under Regulatory Standards, the Child Protective Services Law, and agency policy regarding background check information. The majority of positions within our agency are subject to a variety of clearance checks including but not limited to FBI, Child Abuse, PA Criminal Check, and Driver History. If you are offered a position with Bethesda Lutheran Services, the offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactorily completing these clearances within the accepted guidelines under Regulatory Standards, the Child Protective Services Law, and agency policy.


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