Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area is Hiring a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST LICENSED Near Butler, PA
Job Details DescriptionResponsible for supporting adults in the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program by providing on-going assessment of clients' mental illness symptoms and clients' response to treatment, making appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided, providing education to clients about their illnesses, and providing therapy to clients and their families in community settings to assist them with understanding and managing their illnesses. Essential Job Functions:Acting as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team Conducting a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, diagnosis, drug use, physical and dental health, education, employment, social development, ADLs, family structure and relationships Providing direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to clients on an individual, group and family basis in the office and the community to teach symptom management techniques Provide side by side indicidualized support to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living, including medical and dental care Assuming primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals Providing service coordination for an assigned group of primary clients, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team Advocate for clients' rights and preferences Competency And Experience (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)Master's in Social Work, Psychology or related field Required Qualifications/Experience
Master's degree in behavioral health related field
Must be licensed or certified to work in the field
Personal knowledge of the Mental Health system
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Experience in Mental Health/Human Service field
License, Certification & Clearances
License to work in the field (i.e. LSW, LPC, etc)
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Act 33/73 clearances
Family & Friends CPR
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the Health Systems motor vehicle liability insurance.
Other Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications.
Ability to safely transport clients in hospital vehicles.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Work Environment
[the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job]
Constant interruptions and changing of environment
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel is expected locally within the county
Physical Demands/Requirements
[The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material HandlingStanding* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT
Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT
Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENT
Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENT
Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT
Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A
Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - FREQUENT
Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL
Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL
Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT
Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
Repetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time -CONSTANT
Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
Material Handling Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift* - Floor to Waist
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift* - Waist to shoulder
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
FREQUENT
Up to 20#
Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)
OCCASIONAL
20# - 50#
Environmental Factors
Working alone* - FREQUENT
Working in cramped quarters - FREQUENT
Constant interruptions* - CONSTANT
Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL
Use of power tools - N/A
Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
Exposure to vibration - N/A
Exposure to dust - N/A
Exposure to noise (constant) - FREQUENT
Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A
Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - FREQUENT
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - FREQUENT
Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)* - CONSTANT
Working with bloodborne pathogens - N/A
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 -6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very Heavy > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As Relates To This Position:
Sedentary to Light* - CONSTANT
Medium - OCCASIONAL
Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
Equal Employment OpportunityIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. DisclaimerThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work EnvironmentEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme Heat Extreme Cold Heights Confined Spaces Extreme Noise(>85dB) Mechanical Hazards Use of Vibrating Tools Operates Vehicle (company) Operates Heavy Equipment Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices Rotates All Shifts 8 Hours Shifts 10-12 Hours Shifts On-Call Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) Travel Between Sites Direct Patient Care Respirator Protective Equipment Eye Protection Head Protection (hard hat) Hearing Protection Hand Protection Feet, Toe Protection Body Protection Latex Exposure Solvent Exposure Paint (direct use) Exposure Dust (sanding) Exposure Ethylene Oxide Exposure Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Chemicals (direct use) Exposure Mist Exposure Wax Stripper (direct use) Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure Ionizing Radiation Exposure Laser Exposure Physical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping) Sitting Walking Climbing Stairs Climbing Ladders Standing Kneeling Squatting (Crouching) Twisting/Turning Keyboard/Computer Operation Gross Grasp Fine Finger Manipulation Hand/Arm Coordination Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) Carry Transfer/Push/Pull Patients Seeing Near w/Acuity Feeling (Sensation) Color Vision Hearing Clearly Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead Reaching Above Shoulder Level Reaching Forward Lifting Floor to Knuckle ### Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle ### Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder ### Lifting Shoulder to Overhead ### When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.