Therapist

Resources for Human Development

  • Glassport, PA
  • $52,141 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Therapist (Glassport)Job DetailsJob Type: Full-time, Part-timeGlassport, PADescriptionJob title: TherapistReports to: Clinical Manager/Program DirectorPosition Summary:Glassport LTSR is long-term structured mental health residence with an in-house treatment component. Glassport LTSR serves 12 adult males with a forensic history and mental health needs. The goal of the LTSR program is to provide multi-disciplinary clinical interventions to clients served to support successful community transition and reintegration.The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to adult men in a long-term structured residential setting using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program.Therapy staff complete an initial psychosocial assessment, develop and implement treatment goals, provide individual, family and group counseling and coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on client needs.Daylight schedule - Tuesday - Saturday. Some holiday coverage required due to funder regulations.Essential Duties and Functions:Therapy:
  • Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health and substance abuse issues. Caseload management.
  • Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.
  • Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.
  • Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.
Administrative:
  • Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.
  • Two years' experience providing direct therapy in the area of mental health, substance use or IDD.
  • Familiar with standard business computer software programs and electronic Health Care Database programs.
  • ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program.
  • FBI clearance, as needed.
  • Medical clearance - physical, TB test and Hepatitis B titer - required prior to hire.
Requirements:Physical requirements:Lifting Requirements:
  • Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
Physical Requirements:
  • Stand or Sit (stationary position)
  • Walk.
  • Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position).
  • Climb (stairs/ladders).
  • Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information).
  • See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) .
  • Pushing or Pulling.
  • Repetitive Motion.
  • Reaching (high or low).
  • Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move).
Reporting Relationships:
  • Direct Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor/Program Director.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.About Resources for Human Development:RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!

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