Behavioral Health Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

Join our team at Milestone Centers Inc., a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual and developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Milestone Centers has earned certification from the Sanctuary Institute for providing trauma-informed care.

Job Description

• Empower individuals to achieve their full potential through supportive person-centered activities that promote safe and sustainable independent living.
• Strengthen community engagement and social support for those served.
• Promote educational activities and health literacy.
• Ensure access to healthy food and nutrition.
• Improve economic stability through exploration of employment-related activities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized plans to guide each person's unique journey towards independence, recovery, and reintegration.
• Facilitate engaging group therapy sessions within the facility and in the local community, cultivating a sense of shared experience and mutual growth among individuals with diverse abilities.
• Provide one-on-one support as needed to help individuals overcome challenges and develop essential life skills.
• Collaborate with people to establish realistic, measurable, and achievable treatment goals.
• Assess needs, interests, and abilities to develop personalized activity plans.
• Formulate comprehensive treatment plans outlining specific interventions, strategies, and resources necessary for achieving goals.
• Regularly review and update treatment goals and plans in response to client progress or changing needs.
• Facilitate dynamic activities or discussions that promote personal growth, self-awareness, and skill development.
• Implement applicable behavioral support plans and utilize positive strategies to support individuals receiving services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for each individual served.
• Complete accurate and professional documentation in a timely manner, including assessments, progress notes, census, billing records, and other related documentation.

Requirements

• 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 or members of the Deaf community.
• Act 33 and Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable.
• Valid PA Driver's License.

Benefits

• 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 per 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.