Mental Health Worker - Outpatient/School Based

Job description

Mental Health Worker - Outpatient/School Based

ZELIENOPLE CAMPUS - Zelienople, PA 16063

Overview

Salary Range $13.00 - $14.50 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary

The Mental Health Worker (MHW) will work directly under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional. The MHW is responsible for providing direct care, support, and evidence-based interventions within one of Glade Run's licensed outpatient clinics and/or school-based sites. Outpatient Counseling may include: Individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of mental health needs. The MHW collaborates with clinicians, treatment teams, and external providers to support the delivery of quality care.

Mental Health Worker-Serenity Room Location

The Serenity Room (Mindfulness Room) provides a safe supportive space where students can practice mindfulness, manage stress, and build healthy coping skills. The MHW in this location manages the room, guides the students in stress-reduction techniques, and promotes emotional well-being in alignment with Glade Run's Sanctuary Model. In addition to leading groups and providing individual activities, the MHW connects students to further resources as needed.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

Mental health worker—A person acting under the supervision of a mental health professional to provide services who meets one of the following: Has a bachelor's degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the CHEA in a recognized clinical discipline including social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation or activity therapies.

Has graduate degree in a clinical discipline with 12 graduate-level credits in mental health or counseling from a program that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the CHEA.

Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the AICE or the NACES. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.

Has completed a clinical practicum in mental health or counseling setting and has completed a course in Theories in Practice or another related course.

Must have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Clearance and Act 168 forms.

Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Essential Duties of This Position

The following duties are essential to this position:

Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency's Core Values. to ensure service delivery aligns with Glade Run's mission: "Founded in Faith and Grounded in Excellence, We Empower Individuals to Experience Personal Wellness and Growth.

Create a welcoming and calming atmosphere utilizing therapeutic techniques and best practices centering around Dialectical Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Anxiety coping skills, behavior modification techniques, and open communication for students in a K-12 setting.

Promote sanctuary principles within the setting to transfer skills to students who are utilizing the space

Track and monitor Serenity Room usage, identifying and triaging youth who are at-risk and may benefit from additional referrals and resources. Communicate with school, SAP, and families to coordinate and support youth.

Ability to accept supervision. Any individual hired in this position is required to have a minimum of two hours of supervision per month (1 of which, must be individual).

Carries a small caseload of youth who have had an intake and admitted into the Glade Run Outpatient/School Based program. MHW will conduct symptom scales, psychosocial assessments, releases and consents, informed consent, and treatment planning in alignment with OMHSAS Regulation, Managed Care minimum standards, and Glade Run Policies, Procedures and standard operating procedures.

Complete clinical file documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintain case documentation according to DHS requirements.

Collects data and completes monthly reports that are forwarded to referring sources outlining the participants progress and attendance in the program as well as contributes to outcome reporting for Annual reports and various stakeholders.

Consult with psychiatrists, other involved progam areas or providers on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Must attend at least 1 Psychiatric Treatment team supervision one time per quarter at minimum.

Attends departmental and professional training, workshop and conferences to ensure best practices.

Core Competencies

The following competencies are required:

Attend regularly scheduled supervisory sessions with clinical supervisor and psychiatrist. Present/Review case files as required by supervisor.

Complete the agency's orientation and keep up to date with personnel and training requirements

Must meet identified productivity expectations.

Knowledge Areas

:

Individual and Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Confidentiality and HIPAA Best Practices

Couples Counseling

Positive Discipline

Therapeutic Interventions and Approaches

Understanding of Evidenced Based Practices

Child Protective Services Law

Trauma Treatment

Behavioral Modification

DSM 5 Diagnoses

Skills/Abilities

The following skills are required:

Rapport building and engagement with youth and families

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Demonstrated ability to be a team player required, including a capacity to work well under pressure.

Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in adapting to crises, supporting others, and performing in high-stress environments.

Must possess demonstrated verbal and written communication and customer service skills with stakeholders, students, and families.

Demonstrates consistent punctuality and reliable attendance.

Technologically proficient in Google Workspace, especially shared Drive management, Docs, Sheets, EMR, and calendar coordination.

Ability to work independently

Able to arrange for task completion when personal availability is limited, ensuring responsibilities are met.

Population Served

The population served is across K-12 school aged youth and/or adults (depending on location), seeking voluntary mental health treatment.

Agency Expectations

Staff are expected to:

Preserve the positive public image of the agency and its staff.

Be familiar with agency's policies and procedures and function within the directives provided.

Have the ability to work under supervision.

Have a variety of interests that could be utilized in teaching the clients.

Have an ability to function independently.

Follow the Sanctuary Model

Physical/Emotional Requirements and Working Conditions

The following requirements are essential to this position:

Must demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead, support staff, and manage complex social dynamics.

Must possess and demonstrate emotional stability to perform essential job functions.

Must have audio/visual/verbal acuity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.

Must complete and pass Agency Crisis Intervention training and implement interventions when necessary.

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position: frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms, use verbal communication; frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Job Location

Zelienople, PA (Seneca Valley School District)

Position Type

Full-Time *This is a regular 12 month position with paid school and summer break time according to the public school calendar and Glade Run's schedule for training and preparation for the start and end of school year.

What We Offer

Worksite address

zelienople, PA, 16063, US

Who can apply

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