Behavioral Health Therapist

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Job description

Overview:

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Webb Building

POSITION: Behavioral Health Therapist

STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week

SCHEDULE: Weekdays, 37.5 hours per week Flexible to meet the department needs

LOCATION: Wilkinsburg

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY: As a Behavioral Health Therapist in the social rehabilitation program, the primary focus is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Milestone offers services and support designed to improve overall health outcomes by targeting key areas of Holistic Health that impact well-being beyond traditional healthcare. Key areas of program focus include:

Supportive person-centered activities that promote safe and sustainable independent living
Opportunities to strengthen community engagement and social support for those served
Educational activities and health literacy promotion
Ensure access to healthy food and nutrition
Improve economic stability through exploration of employment related activities

This multifaceted role involves providing support to those served in the social rehabilitation program through conducting comprehensive assessments and developing personalized plans to guide each person's unique journey towards independence, recovery, and reintegration. A key aspect of responsibility is facilitating engaging group therapy sessions, both within the facility and in the local community. These sessions are designed to cultivate a sense of shared experience and mutual growth among individuals with diverse abilities, including those navigating physical or intellectual differences, those experiencing behavioral health journeys, and members of the vibrant Deaf community.

In addition, depending on the person-centered needs of the person served, one on one support may need to occur to support the person. By providing expert support and tailored interventions, you will play a vital part in helping individuals overcome challenges and develop essential life skills. This role is instrumental in creating a supportive environment that fosters healing, personal growth, and lasting positive change for those served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaborate with people to establish realistic, measurable, and achievable treatment goals
Assessing people's needs, interests, and abilities to develop personalized activity plans
Develop individualized treatment goals for each client based on their unique needs, strengths, and desired outcomes
Formulate comprehensive treatment plans that outline the specific interventions, strategies, and resources necessary to help people served reach their goal
Regularly review and update treatment goals and plans in response to client progress, changing needs, or new circumstances
Provides people supported activity opportunities to foster skills in facility or community settings
Facilitate dynamic and engaging activities or discussions that promote personal growth, self-awareness, and skill development, honoring the diverse perspectives and experiences within the group which meets individualized objectives
Implement applicable behavioral support plans and utilize positive strategies to support the person receiving services
Implement individualized crisis plan, if applicable, as per regulations and guidelines
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for each people served
Consults with Supervisor and other external service providers and linkage with other levels of care within the Agency if a need is identified
Stay current with the latest therapeutic approaches and best practices in social rehabilitation

Responsible for completing accurate and professional documentation in a timely manner. This documentation encompasses a range of materials, including applicable assessments, progress notes, census and billing records, and other related programmatic documentation. All submitted materials must comply with established organizational policies and procedures, as well as any relevant contractual requirements.
Complies with all Milestone Program Policies and Procedures and Partners for Quality and Milestone Specific Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Completes all other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
$1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
Wellness Days (2 per year)
Sick Time
8 Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

Paid orientation and training
Free parking (select locations)
Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

Complete an employment application online

Email resumes:

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in human services or related field with three years of field experience; OR
Master's degree in human services or related field with one year of field experience
Experience facilitating group therapy sessions, coordinating activities and developing treatment plans for individuals with diverse abilities, including those navigating physical or intellectual differences, on a behavioral health journey, or members of the Deaf community
Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
Valid PA Driver's License

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