Mental Health Professional

* Graduate Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or any graduate degree in the field of human services; OR* Registered Nurse with five years’ experience in the mental health field, plus have certification by the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health (OMH), as a mental health family-based worker; OR* Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology, or any degree in the field of human services, plus certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker* Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders.* Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication.* Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.* Develop meaningful relationships and collaborative with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.* Directs Communication with Management and Executives.* Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with Program Director, Program Coordinator and Operations Director as needed.* Report treatment difficulties to supervisor.* Identifies and executes on growth opportunities.* Ability to acknowledge and establish areas of personal and professional growth in annual evaluations.* Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.* Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client, child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in treatment.* Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.* Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.* Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children/adolescents and adults with persistent mental health challenges.* Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.* Must display professional attitude.* Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills* Performs other related duties as assigned.* Attend trainings as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.* Attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements.* Participated in 3-year Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center* Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.* Serve as lead clinician and provide clinical guidance to Mental Health Worker.* Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.* Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).* Complete client intake paperwork/assessments per company/program guidelines* Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes* Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks, understanding symptomology and managing symptoms.* training new staff and acting as a lead therapist. Uses personal influence to encourage and support mental health workers on their caseloads.* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.* Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment (county, housing, MH/MR, and all other providers involved)* Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with client and team members in accordance with regulated timeframes.* Assist clients in finding safe and affordable housing (ACT only)* Coordinate detoxification services with external inpatient service providers and establish linkage to self-help programs as needed.* Assist clients in budgeting and daily living skills to maintain stability in home and community settings.* Transport clients when necessary* Complete criminal background* Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)* Drug testing* Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.* Proof of employment history or references (if required)* Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do. Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education. RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care.At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives. We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career. #J-18808-Ljbffr RHA Health Services, LLC