Mental Health Professional- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program

• Erie, PA, United States
• $41,242 to $51,461/yr based on experience
• Salary
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday.
• ***3,000 Commitment Bonus***

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) functions as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients enrolled in the ACT program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: case management, medication monitoring, assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL), crisis intervention, psychosocial education, vocational support and supportive counseling. The incumbent is expected to provide recovery-oriented interventions according to each client's individual treatment plan and maintain professional relationships with other providers, both internal and external to the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's level degree & licensure in related field.
2. Exceptional communication skills, both written & verbal, organizational skills & the ability to effectively work with a team of other mental health professionals.
3. Strong clinical skills with working knowledge of the mental health system, psychiatric rehabilitation principles and recovery-oriented practices.
4. Ability to effectively work with persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders and forensic issues and encourage their participation with comprehensive treatment plans.
5. Act 33/34/31 Clearance and FBI Criminal Background Check.
6. Valid driver's license with access to a vehicle during scheduled work hours.

BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Leave – including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Additional Perks – and more!

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.