Mental Health Consultant - PRN

The Bradley Center is excited to announce that our Outpatient Program is growing.  We provide therapy as well as psychiatric and med management services to children, adults, and families.  School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and surrounding counties.

We are looking for confident professionals to provide help to students in need of social emotional skills related to mental health needs.  The location of services will take place in the identified school district. This position works closely with school district personnel including teachers, school counselors and special education coordinators.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works in collaboration with school personnel to assess and implement interventions that meet the needs of the student body
• Organizes and facilitates therapeutic support based on topics that meet the needs of students
• Attends and participates in Outpatient Services clinical and team meetings
• Creates a safe space for students to manage and regulate their feelings and behaviors
• Provides crisis support during school hours
• Facilitates the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
• Collaborates with school personnel related to student behavior
• May be asked to attend or participate in educational meetings
• Provides individual and/or group therapy

Qualities best suited for the position:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Initiative

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline required
• Completion of a clinical practicum required
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or other human services related fields may be considered
• Valid Pennsylvania counseling license (inclusive of LCSW, LMFT, LPC or psychologist) preferred
• NCC or LSW preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Benefits

• $750 sign on bonus
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunity for licensure supervision
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.