Family Based Mental Health Worker

Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Family Based Mental Health Worker will work as a team member with a therapist to provide intensive family based services delivered primarily in the family's home to include: assessments, service coordination and linkages, crisis intervention and prevention, educational and daily living skills. The Family Based Mental Health Worker will also collaborate with all systems involved with the youth and family, and assist the therapist in the delivery of individual, family and group therapy.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family or psychology from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year experience working with children & families.
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Must have valid driver's license and personal vehicle.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Minimal in nature.SPECIFIC DUTIES AS A FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH WORKER:
• Provide initial and on-going comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth
• Assist the therapist in the provision of individual, family, and group therapy with identified families
• Work collaboratively with assigned therapist to provide comprehensive services and linkages
• Provide 24/7 beeper coverage on a rotating basis
• Deliver services in a manner convenient to families which includes evening and weekend service provision
• Consult with psychiatrist on a regular basis and attend psychiatric appointments with the youth and family
• Collaborate on a regular basis with all systems involved with the youth and family
• Provide on going role modeling to youth and families
• Develop and implement socialization and daily living skills training and activities for the youth and family
• Provide case management services and linkages to all needed services for the youth and family PI175014700

Keywords: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc., Philadelphia , Family Based Mental Health Worker, Other , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania