Outpatient Therapist Adventures Program at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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Position Summary: Outpatient Counseling may include: Individual, family, and group therapy for a variety of mental health issues such as marital or family issues, parent-child relationship problems, separation and loss, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The MHP-Outpatient Therapist will work within our licensed outpatient clinics.

REQUIREMENTS:

Academic meets one (1) of the criteria below:

1. Has a graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicum; OR


2. Has an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency;


3. Is licensed in a generally recognized clinical discipline that includes mental health clinical experience.   

Adventures Program Requirements:

1. An interest in utilizing experiential therapy as a treatment modality. Experience utilizing this treatment modality is preferred (art therapy, play therapy, animal assisted therapy, equine assisted interventions, etc.)


2. An interest in experiential therapy specific to the resources available in the Adventures Program.  This may include working with horses, small animals, plants and the natural environment.


3. A demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective application of both individual and group therapy utilizing experiential therapy.


4. An ability to work independently or as a co-facilitator in groups.


5. An ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of clients. This includes the ability to recognize and adjust experiences to maintain client confidentiality and client safety.


6. An ability to be flexible in scheduling sessions and supervision to meet the needs of clients and Adventures programming.


7. An interest in pursuing continuing education and/or certifications relevant to the Adventures Program services.  This may include certification in equine assisted therapy (such as PATH, Eagala, Natural Lifemanship etc.) horticultural therapy (such as AHTA, HTI etc.), or in adventure-based therapy. Previous experience and certifications preferred.


8. An ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.


9. Must have physical dexterity in order to perform activities related to experiential interventions.  For example, horse handling, lifting, twisting, turning, etc. in equine assisted therapy sessions.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide clinical services to the clients and to perform essential job function.

Emotional Requirements:

1. Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions.

Other Requirements:

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community agencies.


2. Ability to accept supervision. Therapists involved in the Adventures Program will receive supervision specific to the program in addition to existing clinical supervision requirements.


3. Ability to adjust hours to job requirements.


4. Ability to work independently.


5. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.


6. Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients.


7. Ability to identify with the agency’s mission statement and support the agency’s core values.


8. Must have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Provide individual, family, group and couples counseling to clients as defined in an individualized treatment plan generated within 15 days or 2 sessions of date of admission and updated at a minimum of 120 days. Treatment plan goals are to be measurable with progress documented in a progress note for each session.


2. Complete clinical file documentation in a timely manner (initial paperwork within 72 hours, psychosocial within 2 weeks, payroll according to agency schedule) and in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Maintain case documentation according to DHS requirements.


3. Consult with psychiatrist, other involved program areas or providers on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.


4. Attend regularly scheduled supervisory sessions with clinical supervisor and psychiatrist. Present/Review case files as required by supervisor.


5. Complete the agency's orientation and keep up to date with personnel and training requirements


6. Must meet identified productivity expectations.

Job Location:

Zelienople, PA

Position Type:

Part-Time (10-15 hours per week - flexible days)

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 5,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community settings. Equal Opportunity Employer

What We Offer Community Mental Health Programs
(Must meet eligibility requirements- see policies/plan documents for complete requirements and eligibility)

• Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices


• Paid training and administrative time


• Licensure Supervision for FREE!


• New Hire Incentive Bonuses


• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives


• Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness


• Employee Assistance Program


• Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities


• Glade Run is Sanctuary certified we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming

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