Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Interns-Family Based Mental Health Professionals may be eligible for a $2500 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications.
Mental Health Professional - Family Based Intern
REQUIREMENTS:
Academic/Professional:
1. Current Enrollment: The candidate must be actively enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a relevant field such as psychology,
social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, anthropology, or other human services-related disciplines which
would meet the degree requirement to be eligible for the position of Mental Health Profession in Family Based post-graduation.
2. Experience Required: Must have completed at least 2 years of CASSP Experience by date of graduation.
3. Career Path Alignment: The internship should align with the candidate’s academic and career goals in fields related to mental health
or human services.
4. Growth Opportunity: This position is designed to support the intern's professional development and provide hands-on experience in
mental health service delivery, with mentorship and training opportunities to build competencies needed for future certification or
licensure.
Other Requirements:
1. Staff are expected to complete at least 20 hours per week over 40 weeks (or 800 total hours) with Beaver County children/families.
2. It is expected that Interns that utilize this paid internship opportunity would transition to an employee in this program for one (1) year
post completion of their degree.* (*This does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment)
3. Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to perform essential job functions.
4. Must complete and pass agency Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training.
5. Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
6. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and access to reliable transportation are required.
8. Ability to adapt hours to needs of position. Will need to work evenings regularly and weekend hours as needed.
9. Must be able to work independently and display time management skills.
10. Ability to remain organized despite pressured situations.
11. Ability to utilize and manage agency issued phone during working hours.
12. Ability to provide crisis intervention and on-call coverage.
13. Have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance, Arrest/Conviction Report and
Certification and Act 168 Forms.
14. Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
- Familiarity with psychological and psychiatric reports
- Process/procedure related to IEP’s
- Juvenile Justice System familiarity
- Child Protective Services Law
- Community Mental Health Services
- Mental Health diagnosis and issues
- Accessing Community Resources
- Mental Health Services
- Treatment Planning and Intervention Strategies
- Principles of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy
- Genograms and Ecomaps
- Crisis Intervention
CORE COMPETENCIES:
1. Complete all required paperwork within 30 days of admission.
2. Will work collaboratively with families in order to provide support and education related to their individualized needs.
3. Will work within the Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy framework.
4. Will work with an assigned partner.
5. Will participate in agency and state mandated trainings.
6. Will maintain compliance with state mandated supervision requirements.
Rate of Pay:
$18.00 hourly
Job Location:
Beaver Falls, PA
Position Type:
Part-Time
Who We Are: Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. With a focus on education, mental health, autism, and unique therapeutic offerings, Glade Run has a long tradition of linking faith and service. Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer
