Family Based Mental Health Professional at Alternative Community Resource Programs Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Summary:Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc (ACRP) is hiring full time Mental Health Professionals to work in our Family Based Program. Ideal candidates enjoy the flexibility of working a non-traditional work week schedule where they can work with individual families to determine the best times. We strongly encourage all team members to utilize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance.*FBMHS provides an excellent opportunity for staff to further educational and professional careers while employed full time. Many of our staff complete a higher degree while in the program and / or earn experience hours for licensure!Position Description:The Mental Health Professional (MHP) functions as part of a two-person team that provides intensive family focused treatment to families (primarily in the home setting) who have a child diagnosed with a mental health condition and are at risk for out-of-home placement. Treatment is directed by the Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) model and provides a comprehensive 30-day initial assessment, family therapy, child individual therapy, sibling therapy, parenting sessions / support, case management, and assistance / advocacy within the community.Job Duties / Responsibilities:Empower, instruct, and guide families to use their strengths, skills, and natural or provider support systems to make positive, long-lasting sustainable changes.Participate actively in all relevant team and group supervision, as well as general staff meetings.Complete all necessary documentation, records, correspondence, or other written materials required by program regulations or the ACRP program.Each FBMHS therapist takes part in an on-call rotation. The on-call therapist provides crisis support for the families in our FBMHS program (per county) as needed for a week at a time - Additional Compensation provided to staff!All Family-Based team members are required to complete a 3-year training (273 hour) training program specific to the ESFT clinical model.Work closely with other mental health specialists, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, case managers, psychiatric nurses, school counselors, and behavioral health providers as a treatment team lead.Offer availability to transport client and families to appointments or community activities - Mileage Compensation provided!Job Requirements:Education / Experience: Possess a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation or a graduate degree in a Human Service-related field plus two (2) years experience in CASSP. (Child and Adolescent Service System Program)Act 31, 33/34, State Police and FBI clearances. Valid PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license.Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of counseling, therapeutic and human service intervention techniques with children and families.Job Accountability: The Mental Health Professional is administratively and programmatically responsible to the Director of Family Based Mental Health Services and the ACRP Executive Director.Benefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Flexible ScheduleEducation:Master's (Required)Experience:CASSP: 2 years (Preferred)Language:English (Preferred)Work Location:Johnstown, PA 15901