What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Scranton Counseling Center?
Scranton Counseling Center has openings for Mental Health Professionals for the Crisis Recovery Stabilization Unit (CRSU), located at Scranton Counseling Center. The CRSU is an 8 bed residential unit focusing on short term stabilization for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. This unit will operate 24 hours per day/7 days a week.
Mental Health Professional (MHP) will function as the primary clinician during designated shift. The MHP will be a part of the treatment team with a focus on diverting an individual from inpatient mental health treatment. MHP’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: completing assessment and treatment plans on new admissions focusing on their crisis. MHPs provide individual and group therapy daily and complete aftercare plans with individuals ready for discharge to help with a successful transition back into the community. MHPs will provide support and observation of the individual while on the unit.
A Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field with 3 years of mental health direct care experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years direct care experience 2 years being supervisory, is required. This position will require rotating weekends and holidays.
The Center offers an extensive fringe benefit program to include employee healthcare, eye and dental coverage, guaranteed 401(k) contribution, annual/sick/four quarterly personal days/holiday pay including birthday, mileage reimbursement, long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement. SCC is an eligible workplace for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. A $6,000.00 sign on bonus is offered.
Scranton Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.95 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Scranton, PA 18505 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scranton, PA 18505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27
