Family Based Mental Health Worker

“I came to the Achievement Center of LECOM Health because of their reputation in the community and my own experience working with the agency. I chose the Family Based Mental Health program because I love a challenge and I believe in the work they do. What has kept me here is the stellar support provided by our supervisory team and the personal fulfillment I obtain from helping our clients succeed.”

• L. Swindlehurst | employee since May 2022
  
  

$4,500 Bonus offered with a one-year commitment!

If onboarded on/before June 17th.

Do you consider yourself to be….

• A dedicated and caring person who desires to make a positive impact on a child in need?
• An advocate for children and their families?
• An individual with a strong skill set to work within the dynamics of diverse families?
• Motivated by positive change and success stories?
• A team-player who enjoys working collaboratively to provide compassionate care to a child and family in need?
• Someone who enjoys a flexible schedule that allows you to utilize your clinical skills and doesn’t have you tied to a desk from 9-5?
• Someone who wants to be a valued part of a team, and not just a number?
  
  

As a Family Based Mental Health Worker with the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, YOU can be all of that and so much more!

As a Family Based Mental Health Worker you will:

• Receive advanced training in FBMH topics.
• Receive support and mentorship through weekly supervisions.
• Participate as an integral part of a team.
• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Build collaborative relationships within the social service community.
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
  
  

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health:

• Compensation: Base pay for a FBMH Worker is $40,000 annually, Certified FBMH Worker is $45,000 annually. Mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus.
• Incentives: 1 ½ times the staff’s base hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met. Roughly 75% of current employees earn incentive- those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000-$2,500 annually.
• Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.
• Professional Advancement: Certification and professional development opportunities, $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget.
• Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage with additional savings at LECOM Home Host facilities. Numerous voluntary supplemental insurance coverages. No cost Long-term Disability and Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match.
• Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, dedication to work/life balance., and MeQuilibrium (meQ) app.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
  
  

Requirements:

Education-

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Pre-Med, Theology, or Anthropology plus 1 year of experiencve in a CASSP system program. If you do not have a degree in one of the Major's listed, please send a transcript with you resume.
  
  

OR

• Twelve (12) college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker OR
• Licensed RN plus have one (1) year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by the Department’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a mental health family-based worker.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Flexible with working hours, including some non-traditional hours.
• Must be able to work “on-call” rotation and be willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary to meet family’s needs.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work as a team member.
• Act 33 Clearance (PA Child Abuse) must be received prior to hire.
• Act 34 Clearance (PA State Police Record Check) OR the Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprinting must also be received prior to hire along with the Act 33 Clearance.
• One of the above , Act 34 or FBI Fingerprint, is required to be received prior to hire with the Act 33 Clearance. The third document must be received within 30 days of hire.
• Current driver’s license and insurance coverage.
• Safety Care Training to provide “hands off” crisis de-escalation within 30 days of hire
  
  

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listen, learn, and grow. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000