Behavioral Health Professional - Family Based - Days / Evenings

Wellspan Health - Lancaster, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lancaster, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Family Based Therapist / Allied Mental Health Professional role at WellSpan Philhaven involves providing therapy and case management services to children and adolescents in their homes, schools, and communities. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening hours, and involves collaboration with treatment team members to ensure comprehensive care for clients. The role also includes crisis management and documentation of patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
• Conducts individual or group therapy sessions and assesses patients' progress, modifying treatment programs as necessary.
• Provides therapeutic intervention with patients and families, including individual, parental, family, and group therapies.
• Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.
• Takes primary role in coordination of care for clients and leads interagency meetings.

Requirements

• A non-licensed master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling is required, or a bachelor's degree and certification as CMHFBW (Certified Mental Health Family Based Worker).
• At least two years' experience working with children and/or adolescents in a mental health setting is required.
• Interpersonal verbal and listening skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Analytical skills for the collection and assessment of psychosocial data and ongoing review of treatment effectiveness.
• Visual ability to observe patient behavior and prepare written documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in family therapy, crisis management, and case management is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy