Mental Health Specialist

Location: Marienville

️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Mental Health Specialist / Mental Health Worker Abraxas I, 165 Abraxas Rd., Marienville, PA 16239 Full-Time $21.85 Daily Pay Available Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. About Abraxas Youth & Family Services:
For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been 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.

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits Daily Pay – access your earned wages before payday Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs Employee Referral Bonuses Paid Training & Career Growth No experience required Earn while you learn Comprehensive paid training program Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization Leadership development and professional growth ️ Meaningful Work That Matters Build relationships that change lives Help individuals achieve personal goals Support independence and self-confidence Make a positive impact every day Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others What You'll Do As a Mental Health Worker, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support to at-risk youth.

You’ll become part of a dedicated team committed to helping adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. Your responsibilities may include:
Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner. Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately, as dictated by policy and individual client treatment plan. Document client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress. Report significant client changes in behavior, attitude, and/or physical condition to appropriate personnel while consistently evaluating client behavioral and emotional issues.

Collaborate with the Educational team and client’s Mental Health Therapist to implement the individualized treatment plan. Implement the daily activity schedule and structure and coordinate client activities, such as Family Night, Structured Recreation, etc. Facilitate and document various psycho-educational groups via standardized curricula. Conduct scheduled and random head counts to provide effective people security. Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.

Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills. Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate Dependable Patient Team-Oriented Service-Focused Professional Positive Committed to Helping Others Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program required; degree in an area of human services preferred. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual…