Mental Health Worker 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: 1. Responsible for serving as a resource person, case manager, counselor and trainer to support the Family Based Services Unit. 2. Responsible for providing in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances. 3. Creates systematic change through the use of a variety of therapeutic interventions with clients and their families. 4. Provides case management and crisis intervention as needed. Education/Training: A Bachelors degree in social service or a related field of study required. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a related child welfare or human service position normally required. ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills Compensation and Benefits: Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. 1. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. 2. Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually 3. Paid Time Off 4. 401(k) plan with employer match 5. Voluntary short-term disability 6. Long-term disability 7. Life insurance 8. 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