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 providing in-home individual and family therapy to clients with social and emotional disturbances. 2. Requires flexible schedule and evening hours. Attends ongoing trainings (CEU accredited) and weekly supervision. 3. Responsible for working with a team partner. 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 BA or BS degree in social service or a related field of study required. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in family or related child welfare or human service position required. ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; valid driver's license; 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