Must be able to establish rapport with clients, demonstrate empathy and maintain a nonjudgmental attitude.
Pennsylvania State license as a therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.).
Proficient in using technology platforms or tools commonly used for documentation and communication purposes.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate client needs and activity schedules, some evening and weekend work required.
Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
Must demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Mobile van setting
Experience providing evidence-based, trauma informed therapy and psychiatric services to diverse populations using various methodologies, principles, and theories.
Travel to neighborhoods such as Wilkinsburg, Braddock, Forest Hills. Homestead, Penn Hills, Downtown, Uptown, Rankin and other communities up the Monongahela River.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills along with success in managing difficult patient situations.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment planning skills.