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Glade Run Lutheran Services Forensic Therapist - Butler County Prison in Butler, Pennsylvania
*Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! The Therapist - Forensic Services Support Program may be eligible for a $2000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications.
Position Summary: The role of the Therapist - Forensic Services Support Program is to provide services to SMI incarcerated individuals during and up to thirty (30) days following incarceration to ensure a stable transition back into the community. This would occur by employing a holistic service/strengths based approach that addresses conditions within the offender’s life that could contribute to recidivism, joblessness, homelessness, and/or substance abuse relapse. Glade Run recognizes that maintaining service continuity as the individual moves through the criminal justice system and returns to the community is critical.
REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in a Counseling, Social Service, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/ or Criminal Justice related field
Two years Master-level clinical experience required with at least one year of experience working with adults
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with agency personnel and community stakeholders
Ability to accept supervision
Ability to adjust hours to job requirements
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Must have emotional stability to perform essential job functions
Must be comfortable working in a correctional facility environment
Must be able to work quickly and effectively in high pressured situations
Must be able to work in a flexible work environment
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to protect the confidentiality of the clients
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Ability to identify with the agency’s mission statement and support the agency’s core values
Must have acceptable PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance and FBI clearance
CORE COMPETENCIES:
At the initial session, complete the Psychosocial and Health Assessment with the client to obtain pertinent social, psychiatric, developmental, family, educational, medical and other data essential for planning the treatment for each individual serviced.
During each session the therapist and consumer will work one or more skill sets that have been identified in the Treatment Plan goals and objectives.
Discharge planning begins at the start of treatment. Discharge criteria will be incorporated into the psychosocial, treatment goals, and articulated specifically in the Treatment Plan. Discharge planning will focus on the needs of the consumer in home, work, recreation, and community settings. It will also anticipate the needs for continued services for stability and coping skills. At discharge, appropriate referrals will be made as needed to maintain and/or increase gains that have been made during treatment.
Complete mental health assessments to assist with the determination of service delivery and potential court decisions.
KNOWLEDGE AREAS:
Individual, Family and Group Therapy
Positive Discipline
Therapeutic Interventions
Child Protective Services Law
Trauma Informed Care
Brief intervention therapy
Behavioral Modification
Behavioral Management
DSM V Diagnoses
Familiarity with the operations of the criminal justice system
Assessing for high risk and suicide
Crisis intervention
Multicultural Competency
Job Location: Butler, PA (Butler County Prison)
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
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)
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Paid training and administrative time
Licensure Supervision for FREE!
Tuition reimbursement
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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