Mental Health Worker Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program position
Job in
Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 18848, USA
Listing for:
Northern Tier Counseling Inc
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mental Health Worker for Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program - 10 mos. position
Location: TowandaMental Health Worker
This position is a full-time 10-month position with benefits. The Mental Health Worker will be part of a team providing intensive clinical services to adolescents. The MHW will assist the Mental Health Professional in providing group, family, and individual therapy in the classroom and therapeutic milieu, modifying the curriculum as needs change, while meeting state regulations with regard to charting requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assume overall treatment responsibility for assigned caseload, which includes presenting cases to the Treatment Team, developing assigned clients' treatment plan, providing input to the Team regarding other cases being presented.Identifying client needs/problems, strengths, goals and developing a plan to meet the goals as part of the treatment planning process.The compilation of and maintenance of timely and accurate case records on assigned clients which include daily progress notes on clients, treatment plan reviews, appropriate referral forms, chart audits, intake and other forms as needed.Conduct individual therapies as needed with assigned clients and assume the role of group leader in group therapy sessions and other skill training as assigned.Establish and maintain communication with other NTC treatment staff of staff from other agencies regarding mutual clients when it is appropriate and necessary to do so to meet the treatment needs of the client.Attend and participate in inter-agency meeting regarding mutual clients as needed.Assist in referring assigned clients to other needed community services, such as Community Residential Rehabilitation and Intensive Case Management.Participate in assigned Quality Assurance activities.Participate in Staff Development activities to enhance skills and education.Assist assigned clients in accessing transportation through the Endless Mountains Transportation Authority.Attends monthly staff meetings.Attends quarterly general staff meetings.Participates in ongoing in-service training programs.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the behavioral or social sciences preferred with two (2) years of experience in the mental health field. Comfort level with Crisis Intervention.Some knowledge of the major diagnostic categories of mental illness.Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to work effectively as a team member.Criminal history checks and child abuse certification in accordance with 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301—6386 (relating to Child Protective Services Law) and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services) required.Winning Behaviors, Competencies and Skills
Must possess the ability to analyze complex issues and solve them correctly and creatively.Must possess the ability to meet established deadlines and schedules.Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the clients and the client's family.Must be organized and efficient in the performance of their job.Must possess leadership qualities.Ability to make clear and pertinent statements both orally and in writingTakes initiative - seek ways to complete assignments with a minimum of guidanceJob Knowledge - consider relationship in length of time in assignmentProblem Solving - take on new responsibilities and work toward solutionsCommunication - effectively communicate both…
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