| Position: | Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant Project SOAR/ROAR |
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| Reports To: | Clinical Manager, Project SOAR/ROAR |
| Pay Rate: | starting at $43,000.00 annually |
| Job Type: | Full time |
| Location: | Crawford County |
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant for Project SOAR/ROAR works with students in Maplewood Elementary School and Cambridge Springs Elementary School. Responsible for a caseload of up to fifteen (15) students and can provide interventions for any student. Provides direct services to individuals and families on assigned caseload. coordinates case effects with funding source and related agencies. Day and evening driving to County areas is required. Access to reliable transportation is essential. Team member should be skilled with treatment plan development, skilled with individual and group therapy, skilled with the application of Behavioral Modification, knowledgeable of a variety of standardized assessment tools, and has knowledge of child development. Team member should be able to effectively manage self in crisis situations (violence, physical aggression, etc). Team member should be able to work within the context of a family setting. Must be able to follow a prescribed treatment plan.
JOB DUTIES:
- Designs behavioral interventions in collaboration with the family, treatment team and schools for a maximum of fifteen (15) students.
- Performs treatment/crisis/transition plan development for a maximum of fifteen (15) students.
- Provides individual therapy and supervision of psychoeducational groups
- Provides face-to-face, school or community and/or telephone contat with student's primary caregiver(s) a minimum of one to a maximum of four times per month
- Provides crisis intervention; attends and directs team meetings
- Provides clinical guidance for Behavior Health Technician
- Acts as the administrative and clinical liaison to the SBBH school district administration, family, and community.
- Performs data collection and model evaluation. Maintains students' behavioral health paperwork/records.
- Develops program curriculum
- Attends and implements the four-step psycho-education for monthly Family Night
- Trained and certified in CANS assessment
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university, has completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum, and has a minimum of one-year clinical experience directly working with clients to address behvavior modification, family dynamics, or a related practice. Previous work as a BC/MT preferred but not required.
ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Family Services of NW PA (FSNWPA) is a non-profit social service agency with a mission to Strengthen Families and Transform Lives. We provide a comprehensive continuum of care and high quality, innovative programs and services to children and families across Northwest Pennsylvania. Services are available in Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.FSNWPA.org.
WORKING AT FAMILY SERVICES OF NW PA:
Project SOAR/ROAR helps children in the Penncrest School District who are experiencing emotional and/ or behavioral difficulties in the school setting. The Project ROAR/SOAR team works closely with school personnel and includes master-level mental health professionals, bachelor-level mental health workers, family school coordinators, and parent liaisons.
