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Mental Health Worker- CICO

Mental Health Worker- CICO

Alternative Community Resource Programs IncJohnstown, PA, USA
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Job Summary :

Responsible for delivering behavioral health services to youth district-wide, under the supervision of the Mental Health Professional, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker will support the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team and be involved in a broad range of training and development activities, assessment services, and case consultation.

Performance Responsibilities :

  • Delivers behavioral services district-wide to those referred into the check-in check-out program (CICO).
  • Follows the behavior reduction and behavior skill acquisition protocols.
  • Completes accurate, timely documentation of the highest quality and consistent with agency standards, rules, and regulations.
  • Completes required assessments, training modules, behavioral plans, and progress notes.
  • Use data to monitor the course of treatment services for individual youth.
  • Participate in and assist with PBIS program implementation, participation, and ability to apply plans for all three tiers.

Minimum Job Requirements :

Educational Requirements :

  • A Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, or another human service-related field or a bachelor's degree in some other field is preferred, AND one year of experience working with children in a paid position preferred.
  • Experience in the field and knowledge of emotional disturbance and other challenging behaviors.
  • Experience working in schools or behavioral health systems - preschool to age 21 preferred.
  • Experience in the field and knowledge of Multi-Tiered Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

    • Required Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to work in a team and complete assigned tasks.
  • Analytical / problem-solving skills.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
  • Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the State Mental Health Code.
  • Proficient knowledge of IBHS governing regulation requirements.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to carry out appropriate restraints to prevent clients from harming themselves or others.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times with or without assistance.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and moving.

    • Required Clearances and Documentation :

  • Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
  • Act 31 / Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.
  • Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History.
  • Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints.
  • Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.
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    Mental Health Worker • Johnstown, PA, USA