The Bradley Center is excited to announce that our Outpatient Services Program is growing.
We provide therapy as well as psychiatric and med management services to children, adults, and families. School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties. This is a full time position within the Fort Cherry School District.
We are looking for confident professionals to provide help to students in need of social emotional skills related to mental health needs. The location of services will take place in the identified school district. This position works closely with school district personnel including teachers, school counselors and special education coordinators.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Works in collaboration with school personnel to assess and implement interventions that meet the needs of the student body
- Organizes and facilitates therapeutic support based on topics that meet the needs of students
- Attends and participates in Outpatient Services clinical and team meetings
- Creates a safe space for students to manage and regulate their feelings and behaviors
- Provides crisis support during school hours
- Facilitates the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
- Collaborates with school personnel related to student behavior
- May be asked to attend or participate in educational meetings
- Provides individual and/or group therapy
Qualities best suited for the position:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
- Ability to build rapport quickly
- Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
- Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Initiative