Clinician, Treatment

Location:
Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth? We’ve got the job for you!

We are hiring full time Clinical Therapists,
Social Workers, MSW to join our team at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA
. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth.

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 Annually

Job Type: Full-time

The following educational requirements are acceptable for this classification including:

• Master’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or other related field and one year of clinical experience.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.
• Valid registered vehicle insurance.

Qualified applicants will have a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related discipline.

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

This position is responsible for providing clinical services, implementing clinical services policy and standards, and supporting clinical development for the facility.

• Provides clinical services to assigned clients as per the guidelines of licensing agencies and ensures compliance with policies and procedures as well as with regulatory and licensing agencies.
• Coordinates interfacing of clinical services with educational, medical, community services, family services, and the training department.
• Performs individual and group therapy under the direction of the clinical
• Provides appropriate documentation which includes developing treatment plans and monthly reports on client behavior, attitude, achievement, education, and overall progress in the program.
• Analyzes and interprets client records, behavior, progress, and treatment plans in relationship with treatment services.
• Conducts client file reviews in a timely manner to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervises, assists with hiring, and evaluates staff performance, develops measurable objectives for necessary improvements and implements appropriate corrective action to staff adhering to human resources policies and utilizing Human Resources when necessary.
• Confers with judges, probation officers, police, social service agencies, and community groups to assist with interpreting the facility goals and objectives and developing cooperative working relationships.
• Ensures that programming and services are appropriate to meet the needs of clients exhibitingdelinquent…