2025 Mental Health Worker Residential (Full-Time & Part-Time) Employment Opportunity!!!

We are currently seeking full-time /part-time/per diem Mental Health Workers for its Children's Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. Must be 21+ years of age.

Full time positions available on our all-male children unit.

The focus of the position is to provide excellent care and treatment services for the severely emotionally disturbed children served by Gemma Services' Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program. A commitment to help nurture, counsel, set limits, educate and heal along with an understanding and ability to work and form positive relationships with children are priorities. A willingness to learn and use agency-approved therapeutic crisis intervention techniques is required.

Responsibilities for Mental Health Worker are as follows, but not limited to:

• Providing care and treatment services for the children served by Gemma Services; coordinating work within the department as well as with other divisions and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor or Executive-on-Duty; responding to inquiries or requests for information.
• Uses and models correct Safe Crisis Management (SCM), as well as other agency trained behavioral management techniques, when situations warrant, in accordance with SS/MLS policies, procedures and applicable Commonwealth, Federal and other regulatory bodies.
• Provide a high level of supervision for all children in adhering to the supervision, discipline, and behavioral management policies.
• Writes daily progress notes on assigned children that specifically connect to the treatment plan document of each child under care; monitors the effectiveness of treatment services and participates in team decisions/discussions on ways to modify/implement the treatment plan to best meet the needs of the child.
• Participates in the children’s activities. Assist each child in promoting positive interactions with other children. Encourages each child to develop emotional regulation and behavioral skills through positive praise, a sense of security and teaching frustration tolerance and acceptance.
• Submits all required reports and documentation (e.g. treatment plans, progress notes, logs head checks, etc.) on time and in the appropriate form.
• Writes Critical Incident Reports (CIRs) that accurately reflect the behavior of children and provide all other needed information.

 

Education/Training: HS Diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Ability to tolerate defiant and aggressive behavior and frequent stressful situations.
• understanding of behavioral theory and its practical application
• thorough knowledge of treatment services for emotionally disturbed children.
• thorough knowledge/understanding of applicable laws and regulations, i.e., PA Residential Regulations (3800) and PA Child Protective Services Law.
• knowledge of Crisis Prevention/Emergency Safety Intervention

 A minimum of one (1) years of related experience normally required.