Stairways Behavioral Health (SBH) has been serving the Erie community since 1961 by providing mental health care and addiction treatment to persons at any stage of their life. SBH provides services to more than 6,000 consumers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Therapist in providing the necessary support and information needed to implement each clients' treatment plan. The incumbent also assists clients with daily activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks and providing transportation when needed. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
About Us
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Program Specialist- Gage - BU
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting staff in providing the necessary support and information needed to implement each clients' treatment plan. The incumbent also assists clients with daily activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks and providing transportation when needed. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
Gage House is a 15-bed residential facility licensed to concurrently treat substance use disorders and mental health Illness. It is a voluntary treatment program for men and women aged 18 and older. Gage House offers structured treatment activities, individualized to meet the needs of each person entering the program. Individuals can expect to participate in group therapy multiple times per day with a variety of topics and activities. They will also receive regular contact with a psychiatrist and sessions with a counselor. Several MAT options are available to treat substance use disorders while at Gage House. Program-embedded CRS staff also support individuals in early recovery as part of program standards. Family participation is encouraged in weekly group and individual sessions as needed. The length of treatment depends on the needs of each person; stays vary in length from 21-90 days as determined by the clinical team. Individuals will also be assessed and linked with community providers as deemed appropriate during their treatment stay.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the treatment and care coordination for clients at Gage House. Duties include: level of care assessments, intake/orientation, developing and implementing preliminary and comprehensive treatment plans, as well as providing individual and group counseling to provide clients with the opportunity to work towards treatment goals and explore recovery. The incumbent will also coordinate aftercare services for services after discharge. The incumbent is responsible for the documentation of these services within the timelines designated by the agency and regulatory bodies.
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Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Blended Case Manager- ERIE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for assisting individuals in obtaining mental health support services by creation, coordination and implementation of goal plans which incorporate recovery principles as well as resource coordination needs. The incumbent in this position identifies, links, monitors, serves as a resource and supports the activities which assist individuals and their families within the mental health service system. Crisis management and resolution are also important functions in this position. The incumbent must maintain a professional relationship with internal staff and community resource providers.
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About Us
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for enhancing the abilities of clients to lead self-determined lives by providing the necessary support and information for them to implement their rehabilitation / treatment plans in a collaborative and expeditious manner. The incumbent also assists clients with scheduled activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks, providing transportation when needed, group facilitation, intake information gathering and general collaboration with the Rehabilitation Coordinator, Nurse and other staff. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the clinical management of the Dual Outpatient programs., inclusive of Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Drug and Alcohol programming, Erie Prison D/A program, Partial Hospitalization program, CROMISA project, and the Certified Recovery Specialist program. The incumbent is responsible for supervision and mentoring of clinical staff who provide therapeutic services to adults with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and support staff who contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the program. The incumbent will also provide quality group and individual therapy to clients seeking dual diagnosis services. Other responsibilities: chart monitoring for clinical records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements; facilitation of continuous quality improvement efforts; and, ongoing program development that promotes recovery for all individuals served.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting staff in providing the necessary support and information needed to implement each clients' treatment plan. The incumbent also assists clients with daily activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks and providing transportation when needed. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
Stairways Personal Care Homes are 24-hour, supervised, state-licensed facilities where persons with mental health care needs receive therapeutic support as well as recreational and social opportunities.
Residents receive individualized care in safe, home-like environments, recognizing their unique mental health needs. Individuals are assisted in reaching and maintaining their maximum potential and are encouraged to develop continuing, self-sustained, independent activities in addition to those provided by the program.
Services provided
Activities at personal care homes are developed to meet the needs of each resident. Some activities are conducted in groups to provide opportunities to socialize with others, while others are individual activities for each resident. Most services are provided on the grounds of the homes, with additional opportunities to visit and experience interesting places in the community.
Assistance activities can include:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent, demonstrated written and verbal skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills, ability to deal effectively with persons with mental illness, current PA driver's license and access to a vehicle during work hours.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Or associate's degree in a related field with two years full time (or equivalent) related experience; Or High school diploma (or equivalent) with eighteen months full time experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One (Scale 1) within the agency; Or A high school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of related full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least twelve months experience as a full time Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; Or An Associated degree with at least three years full time direct care experience within the agency; Or A high school diploma with at least 48 months experience as a Rehabilitation Technician One and/or Rehabilitation Technician Two within the agency; or A Bachelor's degree in a related field with eighteen months of full time (or equivalent) experience from outside the agency; Or Associates degree in a related field with at least thirty months of related experience from outside the agency.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational skills, knowledge of practical self-care skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and implement treatment plans for their program participation.
Act 33/34/31 and FBI Clearances.
Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.
BENEFITS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
Rehabilitation Tech- Mobile Medication
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting staff in providing the necessary support and information needed to implement each clients' treatment plan. The incumbent also assists clients with daily activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks and providing transportation when needed. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
knowledge of practical self-care skills, ability to deal effectively with persons with mental illness, current PA drivers license and access to a vehicle during work hours.
BENEFITS:
Over 60 years ago, a few determined volunteers resolved to answer the profound need of individuals recovering from mental illness in our community. Major achievements in psychiatric treatments and medication resulted in the annual discharge of hundreds of patients from state hospitals. Many of these individuals lacked self-care and social skills and knew little about life outside the hospital. On April 6, 1961, 22 members of the Erie Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women launched "Stairways"; named for the staircase clients walked up to arrive at the social rehabilitation center and toward a new life.
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
Stairways will become the regional leader of behavioral health and addiction services in the area that will create and foster an environment to make recovery a reality for all.
We believe that:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for enhancing the abilities of clients to lead self-determined lives by providing the necessary support and information for them to implement their rehabilitation / treatment plans in a collaborative and expeditious manner. The incumbent also assists clients with scheduled activities, medication monitoring, management of daily tasks, providing transportation when needed, group facilitation, intake information gathering and general collaboration with the Rehabilitation Coordinator, Nurse and other staff. Crisis management and support is also an important function of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is a community-based position responsible for providing Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) to individuals 18 years and older. The goal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) is to teach skills that help those diagnosed with mental illness live and work in their communities as independently as possible. The life domains of living, wellness, learning, working, and socializing are the areas that we work within with clients.
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker will conduct initial and ongoing functional assessments, develop recovery-oriented rehabilitation plans with individuals enrolled in the program, and provide person-centered skills teaching. The Psych Rehab Worker will promote recovery by helping individuals make progress towards their goals and document their progress, goal attainment, and the continued need for services.
Nurse-LPN or RN- Long term structured residence (LTSR)
Schedule: Sunday thru Thurs. 1pm to 9pm.
The Stairways Behavioral Health long-term structured residence (LTSR) setting provides a highly recovery-focused mental health treatment program. Referrals are received from a supervised setting; and treatment focuses on managing mental health symptoms, developing independent living skills and re-integration into the community.
The LTSR is a part of Erie County's continuum of care and bridges the gap between hospital and home with an extended stay lasting an average of six months. The treatment-rich environment is guided by a physician, nurses and a team of mental health professionals, mental health workers and peer specialists.
LPN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
RN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
Over 60 years ago, a few determined volunteers resolved to answer the profound need of individuals recovering from mental illness in our community. Major achievements in psychiatric treatments and medication resulted in the annual discharge of hundreds of patients from state hospitals. Many of these individuals lacked self-care and social skills and knew little about life outside the hospital. On April 6, 1961, 22 members of the Erie Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women launched "Stairways"; named for the staircase clients walked up to arrive at the social rehabilitation center and toward a new life.
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
* * * $2,500 COMMITMENT BONUS - External Candidates only * * *
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.
Stairways will become the regional leader of behavioral health and addiction services in the area that will create and foster an environment to make recovery a reality for all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting the Registered Nurse with assessments of client physical and mental health needs, planning all medical interventions for inclusion in the treatment plan, facilitating health / wellness education groups, medication monitoring, advocacy as appropriate, and the overall surveillance and maintenance of the health needs of clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining appropriate medication storage/security, including up-to-date MAR, as well as written and verbal communication with other staff regarding clients' medical conditions and medication needs.
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Part Time Certified Peer Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals enrolled in the LTSR program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: providing orientation to clients in programs and/or services that might be unfamiliar to them, both individually and in groups; assisting individuals in identifying recovery goals; assisting individuals in selecting services and/or program offerings that will be useful in achieving their recovery goals; offering support and mentoring as needed in the implementation of the recovery plan; exploring, securing and utilizing each clients' support network and/or community resources; medication monitoring; and, crisis intervention. The incumbent is also responsible for facilitating the development of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with program participants to promote the recovery process. The Certified Peer Specialist, along with every member of the LTSR team, must adhere to the fidelity standards, DPW regulations, and the policies and procedures established by the organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Today, Stairways Behavioral Health is the most progressive mental health care provider in Erie, serving more than 8,000 people annually and employing more than 280 full and part-time mental health professionals. The conviction of the founders remains Stairways' mission 60 years later, focusing primarily on adults.
Stairways in an affiliate of Journey Health System, headquartered in Bradford, PA.
Stairways Mission:
Stairways Behavioral Health assists persons with mental health care and addiction needs at any stage of life in their recovery by providing comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and supports essential for living, working, learning and participating fully in the community.