Community Based Therapist (BC/MT)

Allegheny Children's Initiative
https://pfq.org/

Position Description:
Allegheny Children’s Initiative is seeking full-time IBHS clinicians (Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist) to join our growing Intensive Behavioral Health Services program. The IBHS Clinician will assess the referred child, youth, or young adult for their unique strengths, areas of growth, and hours of service needed per month in the identified settings. Then, the IBHS Clinician will work with the collaboration team to create and implement an Individualized Treatment Plan. The IBHS Clinician will have the opportunity to develop robust clinical skills while delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care to children, youth, and young adults and their families. This position is in-person with some telehealth and offers a flexible schedule. The IBHS clinician will travel to the child, youth, or young adult to facilitate services. Allegheny Children’s Initiative provides employees with paid trainings, meetings and supervisions; clinical licensure; mileage; PTO and sick days; employee assistance program, as well as a generous benefits package.

Responsibilities - IBHS Clinicians will be trained to:

  • Conduct assessments to determine the course of treatment
  • Administer assessment tools and apply their outcomes to treatment
  • Design and implement an Individualized Treatment Plan and Crisis Plan
  • Collaborate with and offer psychoeducation to the client, family, and other professionals
  • Teach and impart to clients, family, and collaboration team a variety of therapeutic and behavioral interventions as indicated by the client’s unique strengths and areas of growth
  • Create programming to support the goals and objectives in the Individualized Treatment Plan
  • Collect, assess, and review data to inform treatment planning
  • Conduct suicide assessments and collaborate with the client to create a safety plan
  • Use collaborative documentation with the client and family
  • Utilize supervision to advance the goals and objectives of the client as well promote growth and learning of the IBHS clinician’s skills
  • Complete all required clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record

BENEFITS - Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • 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 / 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

  • Free Professional Licensure supervision
  • Approved agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Credit towards C.E.U.s
  • Flexible work schedule, great for busy adults!
  • Paid orientation and training
  • Free parking
  • Mileage reimbursement for full and part-time employees
  • Company issued laptops and cell phones for work use
  • Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • Cell Phone discount (Verizon)

Specific Requirements and Preferences:

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, or a related field
  • Employees who function as a Mobile Therapist also require at least 9 credit hours of their Master’s program specific to clinical practice in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
  • One year full-time paid work experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults OR a graduate degree in the aforementioned fields which included a clinical or mental health direct service practicum
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Use of personal vehicle required
  • Act 33 / 34 and FBI Clearances required

Organization Description:
Allegheny Children’s Initiative, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a non-profit organization that provides mental and behavioral health community-based services to children, adolescents and families throughout Allegheny and Washington Counties. Based in Pittsburgh’s South Side, we provide Intensive Behavioral Health Services, Service Coordination, Student Assistance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Family Based Mental Health programs. ACI has earned certification from the Council On Accreditation. All employees of Allegheny Children’s Initiative are expected to act and conduct services in a socially just and culturally competent manner. Employees are supported in these efforts through ongoing development and training.

How to Apply:
Complete an employment application: https://careers.pfq.org/careers-home Text PFQJOBS to 97211 Email resumes to: [email protected]

Posted April 15, 2025