What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Blair Family Solutions?
Family Based Mental Health Worker
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Intensive Case Management Duties
- FBMH Worker will collaborate with other agencies that are involved with the client and/or family regarding issues pertinent to treatment and Discharge Planning
Treatment
- FBMH Worker will participate in the formulation of initial assessments and treatment plans.
- FBMH worker will co-facilitate Home and Community based structural family therapy sessions with the FBMH Therapist for their caseload of 8 families. .
- FBMH Worker will provide 24 hour crisis availability over the phone when on call (once every 14 weeks).
Supervision/Training
- FBMH Worker will be provided weekly team and group supervisions.
- FBMH Worker will attend all trainings (virtually) provided by the Center for Family Based Training Center.
Administrative
- FBMH worker will document all contacts with consumers and other agencies on a progress note.
- FBMH worker, as part of the team, will be responsible for maintaining productivity requirements.
Requirements:
A Child Mental Health Worker shall do one of the Following
- Have a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program
- Have 12 College level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
- Be licensed RN plus have 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker.
- Flexible schedule, including evening hours.
- Valid PA driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- FBMH Worker will attend all trainings provided by the Center for Family Based Training as this will enhance the FBMH worker’s skills and understanding of the therapeutic process. Pre-approval by the Family Based Program Director or Clinical Supervisor is needed if a FBMH Worker is to not attend a training.
- May not be employed in another mental health program at Blair Family Solutions or elsewhere.
Other Qualifications
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- All necessary child abuse clearances (PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Federal Criminal History Clearance)
- Valid driver’s license
- Auto insurance
Working Conditions
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- Work will be completed in a variety of conditions and settings, such as the client’s home.
Blair Family Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $18 - $21
