Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within a growing organization? If so, apply to the Clinical Mental Health Therapist position now! MHY Family Services is looking for passionate individuals to join our team to support our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program! 

Key position details and benefits:

• Licensure supervision
• Paid mileage/Company paid cell phone & laptop provided
• PTO that can be used in the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Flexible schedule 
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid life Insurance and disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement w/ Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Growth/Development Opportunities

Why MHY Family Services?

MHY Family Services is an organization that you can be proud to be a part of, where you will be coached, challenged, and empowered to grow as a person and a professional. MHY Family Services (MHY) is over 140 years old and a non-profit organization that provides support and services through educational and community-based programming all over Pennsylvania, primarily in Western PA.

MHY strives to meet the changing needs of at-risk youth and their families through a practical and holistic approach to treatment. Youth and families have the opportunity to learn skills that help them manage and cope with trauma-based issues and to re-engage with home, school and community.

What can we offer you?

• A high degree of autonomy in your work schedule - this leads to a strong work/life balance!
• This opportunity allows therapists to have a hybrid work schedule - where all paperwork can be done from home - but if you like offices, we have office space available. 
• Unlike other jobs in the field, we have small teams and small caseloads which allow our teams to do QUALITY work.
• We are a non-profit agency with a family-oriented culture - we want to know you - you aren't just a number to us.
• We provide licensure supervisor which is valued at $500 a month - You don't pay for it, it's free!
• You will have growth opportunities - MHY's Community Teams have grown 140% in the last year.
• Leadership Coaching, professional development, and a tuition reimbursement program help you continue learning throughout your career.

What are we looking for?

• Masters Degree level candidates with an entrepreneurial and proactive spirit. 
• Clinicians invested in evidence-based practices.
• Individuals with a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Innovators in the mental health field invested in creating systemic change. 

If this sounds like you--please apply--we'd love to meet you!

SUMMARY

Serves at-risk-youth between, between the ages of 9-18 who are at risk of abuse or neglect, have been abused or neglected, have serious emotional, mental or behavioral disturbances which can include problem sexual behavior, and are involved in the juvenile justice system. In partnership with MHYs contract psychiatric services, affords residents with individual counseling, group counseling, and supports residents with family counseling. The candidate must be able to work some flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains a caseload of children and their families as assigned by the supervisor, in accordance with State and County regulations.
• Provides home-based sessions with clients and families as scheduled.
• Completes all documentation within one week of its reporting period. Documentation includes but is not be limited to: ISPs, ISP Reviews, ISP Addendums, consent forms, psychosocial evaluations, PCP letters, and release of information authorizations.
• Conducts individual therapy sessions for clients as required. Documents therapy progress notes during sessions, reflecting treatment goals; obtains resident signature, as appropriate.
• Applies the reasonable and prudent parent standard to decisions involving the participation of a child in age or developmentally-appropriate activities.
• Prepares for group therapy sessions as scheduled, including the completion of appropriate research and utilization of group materials.
• Facilitates group therapy session including the documentation of group notes for each resident, reflecting treatment goals.
• Supports and ensures the delivery of treatment recommendations as set forth by the psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Completes referrals as needed for outside providers and submit to appropriate provider.
• Completes documentation as necessary for State, County and managed care audits within one week, including the appropriate correction of any errors and completion of paperwork
• Collaborates with all referral sources.
• Attends group and team meetings as required.
• Has a concrete knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care as applied to high risk groups.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may at times be responsible for assisting with the supervision of interns.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Related Masters degree, and demonstrated experience in youth direct care services required. Must be 21 years of age with current Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances. Current PA state drivers license with an insurable driving record required. Must possess demonstrated PC skills including common MS Office applications. PA licensure preferred. Additional training or licensing as required by regulations, or as deemed necessary by the Executive Director or Director.