Wellspan Health - Lancaster, PA
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Lancaster, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Family Based Therapist at WellSpan Philhaven provides therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents and their families in various settings, including homes, schools, and communities. This role involves conducting therapy sessions, case management, and crisis management, while collaborating with treatment team members to ensure comprehensive care. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evening availability, and involves travel within the county area.
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 inter-agency 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
