Threrapist Child/Adolescent School Based

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POSITION PURPOSE: The Child/Adolescent Therapist provides psychotherapy for clients within both the school and office settings. The role requires the clinician to be comfortable and confident working with individuals and their families exhibiting mental health symptoms. The Child/Adolescent Therapist will assess clients, determine a course of treatment, and implement the treatment plans for clients while providing clinical interventions and resources. This role requires close collaboration with families, treatment providers, and educational organizations to achieve client goal progress.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

·         Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and clinical interventions for clients and parents/guardians when applicable

·         Complete biopsychosocial assessments to determine client’s strengths, needs, and diagnosis

·         Complete documentation within the electronic health record in congruence with organizational policies and regulatory requirements

·         Engage with parents/guardians to strategize methods of supporting client goal progress and wellbeing

·         Collaborate with members of the treatment team, school partners, community members, and third-party providers

·         Attend and participate in clinical, administrative, and community partner meetings

MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS:

·         Master’s in Human Services and 1 year of care delivery experience. Graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum

·         Pre-Employment Drug Screen

·         Access to reliable transportation

·         Act 33 – Child Abuse History Clearance

·         Act 34 – Criminal Record Check

·         Act 114 – FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:

Work Schedule: Part time 37.5 hours per week / 5 days per week. This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position Monday through Friday, primarily 8:00am-4:00pm, with two evenings available per week for office-clients.   

Comprehensive Benefit Package starts Day 1 of employment: 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; plus more………

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We’re a health and human services organization serving the community using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with those we serve and their families to provide care that strives for a welcoming and safe environment for them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.  Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental health and substance use disorders; Physical health needs; Intellectual disabilities; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.