Mental Health Professional

Elwyn is currently seeking a Mental Health Professional to support our Young Adult RTF (Residential Treatment) program.

Pay rate: $19.00 per hour and we pay $3.00 differential for 3pm - 11pm shift.
Eligible for $2000 sign on bonus

Schedule:  Full-Time, Various Shifts Available 

The Mental Health Professional will develop, implement, and document individual progress for individuals with behavioral health and forensic issues who are residents of Elwyn's Young Adult Residential Treatment Facility (YA-RTF). Provides supervision and programmatic decision-making. Completes mental status exams utilizing current knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version IV (DSM-IV). Provides supportive counseling and acts as an advocate to represent the individual's needs and rights with all outside support service agencies, families, etc. Assists and supports individuals in all activities of daily living. Designs and facilitates therapeutic groups. Plans and implements community integration plans.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a human service or related field, including but not limited to medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or vocational rehabilitation with one (1) year experience in adult behavioral health services OR Bachelor's degree other than in human services or a related field and two (2) years' experience in adult behavioral health services
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record