Family Based Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Please note that this opportunity is part of the Behavioral Health Fellows Program in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. For more information on this professional development opportunity that offers student loan repayment, visit BH Fellows Program.

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost

Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account

Wellness incentive (up to $250)

403b with up to 9% employer give/match

Free life insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Family Based Mental Health therapists work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice to focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and communities, and to decrease parental stress, family conflict, and social and emotional difficulties that can create crises. Our staff receive intensive training in family therapy in a professional environment where learning and developing is valued. Supportive supervision, including licensure supervision, is provided. As an employee at Pressley Ridge, you would have a direct impact on the lives of some of our communities most vulnerable children and their families.

Essential Responsibilities

Family & Individual Therapy

Service Coordination

Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention

Advocacy and Support

Documentation in Electronic Health Record

Participation in Statewide Family Based Training Program

Qualifications

Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.

Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Requires vision, speech, and hearing.

Environmental Factors: Community, home, school.

Working Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs. Company Description

Pressley Ridge was founded in 1832 and remains headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A legacy of successful outcomes has allowed Pressley Ridge to expand services to communities in Central Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Texas.

Each year 9,000 children and families are strengthened primarily through services provided in their homes and community and, if needed, in an out-of-home setting. We offer more than 70 innovative programs – all of which share a common goal of establishing stable, healthy families and life-long connections that result in a successful, happy life.

Pressley Ridge is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). To learn more about COA, please visit