Mental Health Worker Job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania US
Mental Health Worker
Western Psychiatric Institute is hiring a Full-Time Mental Health Worker to help support the WPI-Southside IOP Partial Department for its Western Psychiatric (WPIC) location. The Mental Health Worker IV will work with children in an intensive-treatment, partial-hospitalization program for students with multiple disabilities and/or a mental health diagnosis. Responsibilities -Work effectively and cooperatively in a trans-disciplinary environment, under the supervision of several senior staff. -In cooperation with the team, develop, assess, implement, and monitor group activities for the students. -Assess and monitor skills training programs (e.g., social, communication, recreation and leisure, safety skills) for the students -Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of behavioral and functional assessments of the students. -Coordinate the data management involved in program evaluation and report to clinical staff. -Monitor daily progress notes charted for each student. -Monitor daily data collection, summarization, and graphing for assigned students. This includes educational, behavioral, and skills training programs as well as research protocols. -Monitor consumer satisfaction (i.e. teachers, parents, child, outside agency personnel). -Promote professional rapport with co-workers, patients, and visitors to the Institute. Basic Qualifications -Minimum of Bachelors degree in Special Education, Child Development or in Psychology or related field. -Bachelors degree in another field may be considered with a minimum of one year of related experience. -Experience in treatment and educational settings with children with multiple disabilities preferred. -Basic computer skills required. Licensure/Certifications -Act 33 Child Clearance -Act 34 Criminal Clearance -Act 73 FBI Salary Range: 12.25 14.33 17.54 UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------