Mental Health Worker- Cico

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.

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.