Clinical Therapist (Psychological Services Associate) at Bedford-Somerset DBHS in Somerset, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Clinical Therapist (Psychological Services Associate)

Thank you for viewing our job posting! At Bedford-Somerset DBHS, our vision is for every person we serve to have a network of family, friends, advocates, and supportive services to live a full and productive life in our community.

This opportunity is for a Therapist to provide counseling services in an Outpatient Program and an Enhanced Outpatient Program to individuals of all ages. Establish a written goal-specific treatment plan, serve as a resource, collaborating on mental health cases and consulting with colleagues, community individuals, or agencies on cases to assist in providing the highest quality of services. Also provides School Based Counseling services in local schools. School Therapists work on site in schools to assess student needs, provide consultation and education to school personnel, and make referrals.

Description of Work

This professional therapist position in the Somerset Clinical Services Unit (CSU), Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP), and School Consultation Program.

Clinical Services Unit (CSU) and Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP) duties include: Provides individual, marital, group, and family therapy. Responsible for establishing a written goal-specific treatment plan with the consumer within the first two appointments and update TX Plan consistent with state regulations. Provide professional mental health consultation to other program areas and community individuals or agencies on assigned cases. Documents services provided with written reports and up-to-date clinical notes in the chart. Independently, administer and interpret various psychological tests and assessment deemed necessary through counseling. Assist the Casemanagers in assuring the highest quality of services to all consumers. Assist the Crisis staff in arranging voluntary hospitalizations, when necessary, for assigned cases to aid in making as smooth a transition as possible from community to inpatient.

School Consultation Program (SCP) duties include: Provide group, individual and play therapy. Formulate treatment plans and maintain consumer records. Complete on-site school mental health assessments for students identified as having emotional difficulties. Assess student needs and complete appropriate referrals. Provides consultation and education to school personnel and other program areas. Completes follow up studies to determine if appropriate services are provided. Independently administer and interpret various psychological tests and assessment deemed necessary through counseling. Provide crisis intervention, coordinates with Crisis Intervention staff as needed.

Attend monthly supervisory meetings. Participate in staff development and in-service trainings as related to this position, whenever the schedule permits. Assist in presentations/trainings if needed. Perform other related duties as required.

Education Requirements: A master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field.

Work Location and Schedule: Bedford-Somerset DBHS, 245 West Race Street, Somerset, PA 15501

Schedule is Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm. Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer need. Hours must be adjusted as needed based upon consumer requests for evening appointments. On occasion, staff may need to work hours outside of the set work week to complete projects, meet work demands or in the event of an emergency.

This position reports to the DBHS Office for work. Upon hire, new staff begin training and are on probation for 6 months. New staff may be eligible for a hybrid of on-site and remote work after 3-months of employment.

Salary and Benefits: $41,672 - $45,708

Full-time positions include an excellent benefits, plus ample time off!! Health insurance coverage thru UPMC with employees paying only a 16% co-premium. Pension plan with agency match up to 10%, Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive program, flexible spending account, 14 paid holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and more. We are also a family-friendly agency that encourages wellness through remote work options, alternative work schedules, wellness time, and Employee Assistance Program.

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