Mobile Therapist (MT)
IBHS Department – Full-time, Part-Time, Contract Position
Milestone Behavioral Health, located in Yardley, PA, is seeking candidates for the Mobile Therapist (MT) role that exists within our Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) community-based program. IBHS provides behavioral and emotional support to children and adolescents in their homes, schools, and other community settings throughout Bucks County. We offer sign-on bonuses and a LPC licensure supervision program.
Job Description
The Mobile Therapist (MT) provides intensive therapy services to a child and family in their home or community setting. Services provided by a Mobile Therapist vary according to the individualized needs of a child and family and always includes the child as a participant in his/her own treatment as well as parent and other caretakers as valued members of the treatment team. The MT can work with supports surrounding the child, including the family, to incorporate family dynamic and structure into the therapeutic sessions.
- Provides child-centered, family-focused individual and family psychotherapy to address the defined problem areas in the treatment plan
- Collaborates with child, family and other involved professionals to develop a crisis plan that can include behavioral contracts with the child and lists of community and therapeutic resources.
- Available for crisis intervention, implementing strategies and supports discovered in crisis planning.
- Maintains contact with other members of the treatment team and assists in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Helps develop daily routines which will enhance the treatment approach indicated in the treatment plan.
- Documents contacts with family and other entities involved with client treatment in his/her progress notes.
- Ensures that services provided to the child and family is unified and that there is continuity of care.
- Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of child and family by using active listening, asking questions, and an exchange of information.
Education/Experience Credentials:
- Masters degree in a mental health discipline such as Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Marriage and Family/Therapy
OR
- PsyD, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LSW, LBS
- 1-2 years experience providing psychotherapy/counseling to children appreciated
Required Clearances: Child Abuse, PA State Criminal Check, FBI fingerprint, First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporting certification, Liability Insurance
*This is a Fee For Service job opportunity*
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***Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.***