Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg is a well-established, highly respected, growing, and diverse social services agency serving all members of the Greater Harrisburg area. Our mission is to help all community members meet life’s challenges and our staff is as diverse and inclusive as our programs. We are a forward-thinking mental health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential while honoring choice, responsibility, diversity, and Jewish values through every stage of life.
Job Summary Human and Social Service agency operating in Dauphin County seeking a Family Based Mental Health Therapist. Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Theology, or a related mental health service field.
All candidates must have at least one year experience working within the CASSP system program (Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Special Education, Children and Youth, Drug & Alcohol, Juvenile Justice, Healthcare, or Vocational Rehabilitation). The position requires three clearances (Pennsylvania Childline Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, and FBI Background Check). Training in Mandated Child Abuse Reporting is also required. Candidates seeking supervision towards their advanced licensure are encouraged to apply. In order to be considered for this position you must submit a resume and a cover letter that outlines all related job experience.
This position involves providing intensive home-based family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Clients are children/adolescents who are at risk of out of home placement (such as in-patient hospitalization, residential treatment, or foster care) due to emotional/behavioral struggles. An Eco-systemic family therapy (ESFT) model is used that engages the entire family in the treatment process; 3 years of on-the-job training in this model is provided, along with a high level of supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
· Must be able to work with another therapist as part of a co-therapy team.
· The work schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of the family and does require frequent evenings.
· Therapist must be willing to be on-call for emergency crisis situations on a rotating basis.
· Reliable transportation is required.
· Travel to all geographic areas of Dauphin County is required.
Employee Benefits:
Competitive wages; Flexible hours
Medical/Dental/Optical Benefits after 30 days
Ability to work from home
Strong Front Office Support for Billing
Free Life Insurance plan
403b plan option with Lincoln Financial
Affordable Short-Term Disability Insurance
Competitive Vacation/Sick leave
Six (6) National Holidays and between 4-10 Jewish holidays off per year
Membership to the Harrisburg JCC which includes a gym and swim club
Interested applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to apply and should submit a cover letter and a resume electronically (no calls please) to Chudney Lewis
