Mental Health Professional

Job Title:
Mental Health Professional

Job Description:

Mental Health Professional (MHP)
Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center Bedford PA

The Opportunity
Join a dedicated interdisciplinary team providing intensive year-round therapeutic support in a day-program setting for children and adolescents (ages 521). Our program focuses on clients who require significant support but remain at home with a requirement that those 18 and older are enrolled in school full-time.

Why Join NDTC

1. Small Group Impact: Work in small settings that allow for high levels of individual attention.

2. Team Approach: Collaborate daily with our Mental Health Workers Director and Teachers.

3. Professional Growth: Gain experience in diverse modalities (Narrative Behavioral etc.) within a supportive clinical environment.

4. Training Provided: We provide specialized training in crisis management and de-escalation to ensure you are equipped to intervene safely.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Clinical Direction: Develop and update Treatment Plan (TP) objectives and provide clinical input for 20-day treatment reviews.

2. Therapeutic Support: Facilitate individual and family therapy as well as lead in-the-moment therapeutic interventions within the classroom.

3. Crisis Leadership: Lead and assist the team in de-escalating client crises as they occur.

4. Case Management: Act as the primary liaison for service coordination with families school districts and outside agencies (CYS/Juvenile Probation).

5. Documentation: Complete admission intakes and maintain precise objective clinical records.

Qualifications

1. Education: Masters degree in a social service or education field (Counseling Social Work Psychology etc.).

2. Experience: At least one year of experience working with children and families.

3. Requirements: Must be able to obtain Act 33 (Child Abuse) Act 34 (Criminal Record) and FBI Clearances.

4. Skills: Strong clinical writing skills and a desire to work with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges.

Benefits

• Ø Competitive salary
• Ø Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision benefits
• Ø 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching company contributions
• Ø Paid vacation and paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer
Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin.