Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:POSITION PURPOSE:A therapist/service coordinator within a community treatment team plays a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health concerns within their community. requires a combination of clinical expertise, organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting individuals with mental health concerns in achieving their recovery goals within the context of their community.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Therapeutic Services : Providing individual and group therapy sessions to clients, utilizing evidence-based approaches to address their mental health needs. This may involve conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing interventions to promote recovery and well-being.Case Management : Coordinating care and services for clients, collaborating with other members of the treatment team, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals. This involves monitoring clients' progress, advocating for their needs, and ensuring continuity of care.Crisis Intervention : Responding to crises and emergencies as they arise, providing immediate support and assistance to clients in distress, and facilitating appropriate interventions to ensure their safety and stabilization.Resource Coordination : Assisting clients in accessing community resources and support services, such as housing assistance, employment programs, substance abuse treatment, and social support networks. This may involve providing information, referrals, and assistance with applications and paperwork.Collaboration and Consultation : Collaborating with external agencies, organizations, and community partners to enhance the availability and effectiveness of mental health services in the community. This includes participating in case conferences, consultations, and interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address complex client needs.Documentation and Reporting : Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant information in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. This may also involve preparing reports, summaries, and statistical data as required.Advocacy and Education : Advocating for the rights and interests of clients within the community and promoting awareness and understanding of mental health issues through education and outreach activities. This may include conducting workshops, presentations, and training sessions for clients, families, and community stakeholders.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS;
Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation, activity therapies, counseling or education and 1 year of paid professional behavioral health experience.
Act 33/34/73 clearances.
Pre-employment Drug Screen
Valid driver’s license
Ability to drive an organization vehicle
Access to Transportation
LPC/LCSW licensure preferred, but not required.
POSITION HIGHIGHTS/BENEFITSWORK SCHEDULE: This is an Exempt (salary) position. Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 5:00 pm with flexibility to meet consumers’ needs. Nontraditional hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) may be required. Will provide on call services on a rotating basis ($200 flat rate daily and $250 for holidays)Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment): 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; Plus more……ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCYWe’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessnessOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran