Full-Time Mental Health Professional

$12,000 - $120,000/Yr

Springfield Developmental Center - Erie, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Erie, PA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Mental Health Professional at the Achievement Center of LECOM Health provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families, focusing on those up to 21 years of age who are experiencing emotional disturbances or mental illness. This role involves delivering intensive therapeutic services in both the agency clinic and at satellite school-based outpatient clinic sites during school hours, if assigned. The position emphasizes family-focused therapy and requires advanced knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of child development and childhood disorders, assign diagnoses, and assess therapeutic needs.
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of the child's and family's strengths and needs.
• Provide flexible scheduling and service options for families, offering both face-to-face and telehealth sessions.
• Deliver therapy that may involve family members, aligning with the goals outlined in the treatment plan.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in mental health field required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Training in PCIT and TFCBT.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Home Host option with waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• Employee Referral program
• 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of pay after one year of employment
• Potential for additional earnings through the agency's incentive program/plan
• Discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center
• Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through PSLF program