The Family Based Mental Health Services Program is considered the most intense outpatient service a client/family can receive. It is truly the Swiss Army knife of mental health. Our office is located in the Franklin Building on the vibrant, Southside of Pittsburgh. Family Based clinicians provide services in the family’s homes. The work schedule for this position is flexible/non-traditional hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend sessions held occasionally.

o Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.

• Experience working with children / adolescents with severe psychiatric illness is preferred. Knowledge of CASSP principles.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a treatment team, work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment and ability to utilize and seek supervision.
• Ability to develop effective working relationship with professional team, parents, schools, CYS and JPO systems

• Productivity Standards: Maintain 28 hours of billable services per week, with at least 60% delivered by a master-level clinician.
• 1:1 Interventions: Provide one-on-one interventions to children or adolescents in various settings to prevent more restrictive environments.
• Direct Mental Health Services: Offer direct mental health services to children and adolescents at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement.
• Family Support: Assist families in stabilizing the child or adolescent using various therapeutic approaches.
• Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams, participate in interagency meetings, and coordinate case management.
• Behavioral Programs: Help parents and teachers implement behavioral programs.
• Treatment Plans: Follow individualized treatment plans and report significant changes in client functioning.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and meetings.
• Confidentiality: Ensure confidentiality and demonstrate respectful behavior.
• Supervision and Training: Attend weekly supervision meetings and complete required training and staff development sessions.
  Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and one year of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) working in family services, crisis intervention, parent management and behavioral intervention models

OR

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and three years of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) working in family services, crisis intervention, parent management and behavioral intervention models and certificate of completion of Family Based Training required.

o Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in human services and/or relevant mental health experience.

• Experience working with children / adolescents with severe psychiatric illness is preferred. Knowledge of CASSP principles.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a treatment team, work independently and demonstrate sound clinical judgment and ability to utilize and seek supervision.
• Ability to develop effective working relationship with professional team, parents, schools, CYS and JPO systems.