Mental Health Worker GJSD School Based Program

Job Summary:

Responsible for delivering behavioral health services to youth district-wide, under the supervision of the Mental Health Professional, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The Mental Health Worker will support the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team and be involved in a broad range of training and development activities, assessment services, and case consultation.

Performance Responsibilities:

· Delivers behavioral services district-wide to those referred into the check-in check-out program (CICO).

· Follows the behavior reduction and behavior skill acquisition protocols.

· Completes accurate, timely documentation of the highest quality and consistent with agency standards, rules, and regulations.

· Completes required assessments, training modules, behavioral plans, and progress notes.

· Use data to monitor the course of treatment services for individual youth.

· Participate in and assist with PBIS program implementation, participation, and ability to apply plans for all three tiers.

· Participate in and assist with student services team (SST) duties daily.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

· A Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, or another human service-related field or a bachelor's degree in some other field is preferred, AND one year of experience working with children in a paid position preferred.

· Experience in the field and knowledge of emotional disturbance and other challenging behaviors.

· Experience working in schools or behavioral health systems - preschool to age 21 preferred.

· Experience in the field and knowledge of Multi-Tiered Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to work in a team and complete assigned tasks.

· Analytical/problem-solving skills.

· Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.

· Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and administrative abilities.

· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.

· Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the State Mental Health Code.

· Proficient knowledge of IBHS governing regulation requirements.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to carry out appropriate restraints to prevent clients from harming themselves or others.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times with or without assistance.

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Prolonged periods of standing and moving.

Required Clearances and Documentation:

· Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.

· Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.

· Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History.

· Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints.

· Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.