Family Interventionist

Family Interventionist

The University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences is currently seeking a qualified Family Interventionist.

This is a full-time position that will serve as a Family Check-Up Family Interventionist for the Hello Baby initiative, which aims to support parents of infants and toddlers in Allegheny County who have faced multiple adversities. Families will be enrolled through Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services and typically will be seen at their home in-person or through telehealth. Duties will include learning and applying the Family Check-Up, an evidence-based parenting intervention that incorporates motivational interviewing, family systems, and parent skills training. The individual would have a caseload of approximately 7-10 families each week, averaging 40-45 new families each year. The incumbent will also be responsible for attending individual and group supervision and staff meetings, collaborating with other intervention staff and community partners, as well as appointment scheduling and record-keeping.
This position requires excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation and/or behavioral health services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and/or case reviews.

Preferred candidates must have at least one year of clinical/counseling experience with strong clinical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of clinical, community, and organizational partners with courtesy and respect.

Individual in this position must be able to effectively use Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, TEAMS, OneDrive, Excel), to use a telephone, must be comfortable meeting with families virtually. The individual must be able to communicate verbally. Individual must have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to transportation for days of work in the office and occasional home visits.

Individual must be able to drive a car, travel on and off campus, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs. for occasional in-person site visits.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.