School-Based Outpatient Therapist

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PRO Pediatric Services, is seeking an exceptional School-Based Outpatient Therapist to provide services at a local intermediate unit.

Job Details:

• Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Schedule: Full-time. M-F, 8am-4pm
• Caseload: K-12
• Requirements: Master’s degree in a clinical discipline such as social work, psychology, counseling or related mental health field. 

Why join our team?

Partnering with PRO offers a unique opportunity to build a flexible and fulfilling career. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. We pride ourselves in providing our employees:

• Enjoyable, supportive, and positive company culture!
• Flexible and manageable schedules built around your individual needs
• Collaboration within a small, dynamic team across various programs
• Ability to develop skills and create programs/trainings within an area of interest
• Pathways for career advancement
• Professional mentorship, training, team building, and networking opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

• W2 position
• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including health insurance, vision, dental, 401k with 3% matching
• Paid Time Off along with paid holidays
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical services

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, will provide clinical services to clients in the Outpatient Program.

• Intake and exit criteria is gathered for program intervention.
• Updating treatment plans as needed
• Crisis intervention and stabilization strategies are utilized under the direction of the Mental Health Professional as necessary.
• Formal and informal assessments are conducted as directed by the Mental Health Professional.
• There is evidence of working in collaborative professional teams.
• There is evidence of modeling solution-focused collaboration as designed by Intermediate Unit Administrative Staff.
• There is contribution towards the development and maintenance of an environment which is non-threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the clients feel respected, accepted, and welcomed.

Documentation

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, will provide assistance with documentation as per the Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Department of Education Regulations, as well as best practices in the provision of mental health services.

• Client behavior, attendance, record maintenance, end of the year reports, encounter forms, statistics, and other reports as requested are evidenced.
• Assistance is provided to the Mental Health Professional in writing treatment plans, goals, and checklists.
• A crisis plan is developed and maintained for each client under the direction of the Mental Health Professional.
• Intake and assessment forms developed and maintained for each client under the direction of the Mental Health Professional.

Case Management

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, will collaborate with others in the provision of mental health services for clients in the Outpatient Program.

• Parent contacts are conducted on a regular basis.
• Collaboration occurs with community agencies and school district personnel.
• Attendance at hearings occurs when needed.
• There is the presence of a professional demeanor and maintenance of a consumer-friendly environment.
• Attendance at trainings and meetings occur as they are scheduled.

Other duties

Will perform other duties as directed by the Director of Behavioral Health. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their Director.

• Confidentiality is maintained in all aspects of the Outpatient Program.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree a clinical discipline