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Mental Health Counselor I

UPMC

White Oak, PAFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Location
White Oak, PA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support (BLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 34 With RenewalOAPSAValid PA Driver's License

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Mental Health Counselor I. UPMC is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counselor I for Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in White Oak, PA. This role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within MH Residential Programs, assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills. The position supports an 18-bed facility for adults with mental illness and requires reliability in covering various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key focus areas include Work at various sites and familiarize with orientation binders, Work independently under stress without imposing personal beliefs, and Stay calm and supportive in emergencies.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 1+ Years Related Experience, and Valid PA Driver's License. Important skills include Working Independently Under Stress, Staying Calm In Emergencies, Establishing Effective Relationships With Consumers, Providing Education, Guidance, and Crisis Intervention. Preferred (not required): Administering Medications and Completing Assignments Thoroughly.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Working Independently Under StressStaying Calm in EmergenciesEstablishing Effective Relationships With ConsumersProviding EducationGuidanceCrisis InterventionAssessing Consumer FunctioningDocumenting Consumer FunctioningDeveloping Service PlansCompleting Required DocumentationFlexibility With Work SchedulesStaying Awake During ShiftsProviding Quality ServicesAssisting With Medical AppointmentsAssisting With Financial AssistanceAssisting With Daily Living SkillsAssisting With Public TransportationOrienting Consumers to the CommunityEducating on Emergency ProceduresTeaching Social SkillsEncouraging Recreational ActivitiesCommunicating With the Treatment TeamActing as a Liaison to Service ProvidersAdministering MedicationsCompleting Assignments Thoroughly

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Related ExperienceValid PA Driver's LicenseDriver History ReviewAccepted by Agency InsuranceBasic Life Support (BLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 34 With RenewalOAPSA

Full job description

UPMC is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor I for Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in White Oak, PA. The role involves providing and coordinating counseling and casework services within the MH Residential Programs, and assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility, and survival skills.

The position supports the Long Run Road Personal Care Home, an 18-bed facility for adults with mental illness. Ideal candidates should be supportive, proficient in administering medications, thorough in completing assignments, and reliable in covering shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The shifts for this position are Saturday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Tuesday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $3,500!

Responsibilities:

  • Working at various sites and familiarizing with orientation binders.

  • Working independently under stress without imposing personal beliefs.

  • Staying calm and supportive in emergencies.

  • Establishing effective relationships with consumers and meeting weekly to discuss progress and goals.

  • Providing education, guidance, and crisis intervention.

  • Assessing and documenting consumer functioning, developing service plans, and completing required documentation.

  • Being flexible with work schedules and staying awake during shifts.

  • Providing quality services regardless of consumer issues.

  • Assisting with medical appointments, financial assistance, daily living skills, and public transportation.

  • Orienting consumers to the community and educating on emergency procedures.

  • Teaching social skills and encouraging recreational activities.

  • Communicating with the treatment team and attending relevant meetings.

  • Acting as a liaison to service providers as per the consumer's service plan.

  • High School diploma or equivalent with (1) year related experience

  • Driving is an essential job responsibility; therefore, must possess a valid PA driver's license and grant MYCS authorization to initiate a Driver History Review including the state Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR). MVR must meet the required agency standards. Incumbent must be accepted by agency insurance.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

  • Driver's License

  • Act 34 with renewal

  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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