Mental Health Professional Family Based in Montoursville, Pennsylvania at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries 

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Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries 
Montoursville, Pennsylvania, 17754, United States
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Mental Health Professional Family Based

Diakon Behavioral Health Services offers a range of counseling and behavioral services to children, teens, families and adult individuals. Services are provided through counseling centers in Mechanicsburg, Lewisburg, Montoursville, Williamsport, within several public-school buildings, Kennett Square, and Chester County. Specialized programs include family-based mental health services, provided in the community and in-home, addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy and SPIN, a service designed to assist children and youths who have problematic sexual behaviors.
General Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for providing in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances.
  • Requires flexible schedule and evening hours. Attends ongoing trainings (CEU accredited) and weekly supervision.
  • Responsible for working with and mentoring a team partner.
  • Creates systematic change through the use of a variety of therapeutic interventions with clients and their families.
  • Provides case management and crisis intervention as needed.
  • Prepares counseling logs (DAP notes) for therapy sessions.
  • Utilizes electronic medical records
Education/Training: Masters Degree in human services (psychology, social work, mental health counseling or related field) is required; or OMHSAS certification in Family Based Mental Health and graduate of a FBMH state approved training program.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ of experience in related positions normally required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs; visual and auditory skills; proficient clinical assessment, treatment planning, intervention and case management skills with individuals, couples, families, groups and systems; moderate PC skills; ability to walk, climb, or otherwise maneuver in a rustic setting; valid driver's license.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Voluntary short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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