Family Based Therapist/Mental Health Professional

Please note that this opportunity is part of the Behavioral Health Fellows Program in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. For more information on this professional development opportunity that offers student loan repayment, visit BH Fellows Program.

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost

Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account

Wellness incentive (up to $250)

403b with up to 9% employer give / match

Free life insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Based Mental Health therapists work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice to focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and communities, and to decrease parental stress, family conflict, and social and emotional difficulties that can create crises.

Our staff receive intensive training in family therapy in a professional environment where learning and developing is valued.

Supportive supervision, including licensure supervision, is provided. As an employee at Pressley Ridge, you would have a direct impact on the lives of some of our communities most vulnerable children and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

Family & Individual Therapy

Service Coordination

Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention

Advocacy and Support

Documentation in Electronic Health Record

Participation in Statewide Family Based Training Program

Qualifications

Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training;

any additional background checks / clearances required by state governing bodies.

Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands : Requires vision, speech, and hearing.

Environmental Factors : Community, home, school.

Working Hours : A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.

Experience

Required

1 year(s) : Experience working with children and / or families for Bachelor's level

Preferred

2 year(s) : Experience working with children and / or families for Master's level

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Services or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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