UNITY FAMILY SERVICES Jobs Hiring Now

Unity Family Services, Inc. is currently hiring master's level therapists and counselors for our programs in Beaver, Indiana, and Lower Burrell (New Kensington).

Counselors and therapists are needed for family-based therapy working with children, adolescents, families, and collaborators in the community.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries of $27 to $32 per hour, depending on degree and experience.
• Competitive benefits including health, dental care, vision, IRA with company match, and a short term disability plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays annually
• Multiple opportunities for bonuses: performance based, retention and year-end bonuses.
• Access to company vehicles for work-related travel.
• Paid training and continuing education.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Professional development through state approved family therapy training program and additional specialized training opportunities.
• No-cost licensure supervision without a contract.

A successful candidates must:

• Utilize wide variety of therapeutic and behavioral interventions in sessions with child/adolescent, parent/guardian, and the family.
• Complete assessment and develop intervention using program model
• Effectively identify and implement interventions to target symptoms of client and family
• Assesses for safety and conduct safety planning to address at-risk behaviors in the home
• Collaborate with other service providers to support coordination of care.
• Participate in a treatment team approach with clinical partner and supervisors
• Utilize creative solving problem solving solutions to address behaviors.
• Complete necessary clinical documentation including treatment plans, progress notes and required regulation paperwork

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes clinical child/family assessments, coordinates all information necessary for developing an initial treatment plan, family safety plan, coordinates the 30-day review process, recommends discharge options to the family, and completes follow up plans agreed upon by the family.
• Participates in a treatment team of self and co-therapist. Together they share the responsibility of providing intensive individual and family treatment with their teammate. They must communicate and collaborate with the teammate to maximize the team’s therapeutic effectiveness with families. Both therapists shall utilize family systems theory, and structural family theory as well as a wide variety of closely related theories, and cognitive/behavioral treatments. Parent training, and social and life skills training are also essential.
• Provide consultation to personnel from schools, Intermediate Units, and community agencies to provide coordinated individual and family service plans. Consultation and case management activities to be consistent with the family’s goals.
• Follow family progress with psychiatric physician as appropriate. Arrange psychiatric evaluations as needed, review medication needs, and consult with psychiatrist regarding problems that arise during treatment.
• Assist the family to use community resources appropriately. They shall develop networks of support services, and coordinate services with countywide child-serving agencies like CYS, Juvenile Court, outpatient treatment, strength-based, BHRS, Therapeutic foster care, etc.
• Provide mental health crisis support as required such as on-call availability for consultation and support, or assist family in making arrangements to have IP taken to hospital, RTF, etc. However, Therapists are not permitted to restrain clients.
• Complete routine paperwork such as progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, reviews, logs, letters, and other program related correspondence and forms.
• Safeguard all confidential company and client information, FSS funds, and company property per established policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity when treating families.
• Utilize internal open door complaint and reporting for issues regarding ethics, fraud, and abuse. Make suggestions to improve services and treatment standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's in Counseling, Social Work, or any human services field
• Timely client paperwork documentation
• Organization and time management skills necessary.
• Excellent ability to navigate electronic records
• Act 33/34 FBI clearances and Child Abuse clearances required
• Competency with Microsoft Office and related computer skills
• Must pass a company drug test
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary to meet family’s needs

UNITY FAMILY SERVICES, INC. is an independently owned and operated PA Licensed Health Choice Mental Health provider serving children and families in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties for over 20 years. We believe in investing in our staff and incorporating staff feedback into changes in our program operations to improve client outcomes.

Unity Family Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Beaver, PA 15009 (Required)

Work Location: In person