We are hiring for:

Residential Mental Health Therapist

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

The Therapist I is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring the incorporation of psychosocial and environmental needs in the recovery process of the individual receiving services. The Therapist I provide clinical guidance, individual, family and group psychotherapy. The Therapist I is also responsible for maintaining the recovery plans for the individuals receiving services.

We are hiring a Therapist for Residential Behavioral Facility near Pottstown!

If you are looking for a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people facing mental health and substance abuse challenges, then join our team!

Pay rate: starting at $25/hour

Bonus: $1000.00 for full time employees:

$200.00 - After completing 90-day probation
$400.00 - After 6 months of employment
$400.00 - After one year of employment

Schedule: 8a - 4p

The Therapist I is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring the incorporation of psychosocial and environmental needs in the recovery process of the individual receiving services.  The Therapist I provide clinical guidance, individual, family and group psychotherapy.  The Therapist I is also responsible for maintaining the recovery plans for the individuals receiving services.

Required Competencies (Manager/Director)

Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) -Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.

Setting Objectives and Goals-(Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, challenging performance objectives with clear measures of success for themselves and team.

Prioritizing and Organizing Work-(Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives.  Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track. 

Managing Performance (Supported by Think Win Win) - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance.  Uses personal influence to encourage and support.

Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) -Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking.

Managing Stress-(Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations

Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support, and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions

Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.

Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.

Essential Job Related Responsibilities

Conduct group therapy according to a stage of group development.  This includes establishing the agenda, identifying issues to be discussed by the group, and facilitating communication among group members.

Aid consumers in meeting psycho-social / environmental needs utilizing a supportive casework approach.  Develop individualized treatment plans and establish treatment goals and objectives.  Revise treatment plans on an ongoing