Mental Health Therapist (PT, Days)

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people. Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side‑by‑side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. Earn More with Shift Differentials Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:

• $2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
• $3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
• $2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You’ll Do: The Mental Health Therapist plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, person-centered behavioral health care to individuals experiencing complex mental health and co-occurring needs. This position provides clinically informed assessment, therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and recovery-focused support that directly contributes to stabilization, safety, and continuity of care. This role is responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, developing and documenting individualized service plans, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy within scope of practice, and coordinating referrals and community resources to support each individual’s recovery goals. Serving as an essential member of the interdisciplinary team, the Therapist provides clinical oversight as assigned, ensures timely and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports positive outcomes for individuals served. Conducts a thorough,accurate, clinically sound Psychosocial Assessment with theindividualwithin 72 hours of admission to Walk-in or observation and within 24 hours for individual’s admitted to the CSU. Maintains the clinic record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process. Obtain signatures from individuals regarding treatment, as necessary. Provides internal education regarding DBT, trauma informed care, harm reduction, and service plan documentation. Prepares clinical reports and individualized service plans utilizing agency electronic clinical documentation software. Ensures documentation complies with the best clinical practices, contracts, regulatory and other legal requirements. Conducts brief interventions, individual, family and group counselling within scope of practice. Participates in redirecting individual behavior while maintaining a safe milieu when necessary. Documents all services and individual activities appropriately. Arranges for referral and placement of individuals in community substance use programs, housing, or employment opportunities. Provides case management services to promote recovery and community reintegration. Conducts crisis interventions and followup as necessary. Maintain a working knowledge of the 302 Involuntary Commitment process in Pennsylvania. Participates in individual and group supervision as required. Participates in ongoing education, including in-services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post-testing, skill observation, and performance as assessed by direct supervision. Completes continued authorizations for clinical and billing purposes. Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies. Performs all other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, substance dependency, or related field Unrestricted license as a Pennsylvania Licensed Mental Health Professional, including one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 3 years of experience in an acute mental health setting, substance use treatment or relevant work Knowledge of principles of recovery, family of origin/intergenerational issues, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders Knowledge and experience working with special populations (individuals identified as having serious mental illness, family systems, substance use diagnoses, brain injuries and those over 60 years of age) Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role Must pass the following background checks Child Abuse Clearance FBI Criminal Background Check Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check Medical screenings (Physical, TB, Drug test) It would be great if you had: BLS (Basic Life Support) must be obtained within seven days of hire Experience in acute mental health crisis settings What We Offer: Full-time only: Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan) Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation) Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

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EEO Statement Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. Recruitment Fraud Warning Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers. Please note: Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com . We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process. We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to verify its authenticity before responding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev