Position Title: Intake and Therapy Specialist ($28hr to $31hr)

Location: Philadelphia, Delco, Montco

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions Intake and Therapy Specialist

• To provide high quality clinical direction and leadership to staff in all program settings and fostering a positive youth/human development environment.
• To provide individual counseling services to clients within Philadelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery counties upon request.
• Spend 50% of time providing direct client contact virtually and within homes, as needed.
• Responsible for completing intakes for all housing programs in a timely manner.
• Processing and overseeing incoming agency referrals from community agencies.
• Completing quarterly and annual assessments for youth in Independent Living programs.
•  Assist the teams in providing youth-respectful, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based support services for all youth.
• Complete required and necessary documentation and paperwork, including clinical notes, discharge recommendations, monthly reports, etc.
• Complete enrollments for incoming clients into agency databases at intake.
• Attend and co-lead weekly youth review meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Master's degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, other related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with adolescents in a clinical setting.
• They shall never have been convicted of any child abuse offense.
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to complete biopsychical assessments with understanding of clinical notation.
• Possess sound judgement and strong clinical skills with the utilization of clinical practices, such as, counseling techniques, use of crisis interventions, active listening, etc.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Ability to administer clinical assessments and create treatment plans (i.e., depression scales, safety planning, crisis intervention).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with providing individual counseling.
• Knowledge of DHS policies & procedures and community mental health resources.
• Understanding of housing insecurity within the Philadelphia areas.
• Have a demonstrated ability to function well as a team member.
• Physical Requirements:
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing vConstantly
• Able to climb in and out of vehicle multiple times per day vOccasionally
• Able to walk up and down stairs as necessary vOccasionally
• Reach with hands and arms and sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk, working on a computer vConstantly
  

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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