• Mental Health Counselor I

    UPMC (Mckeesport, PA)


    UPMC is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor I to support Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in McKeesport, PA.

     

    The incumbent is primarily responsible for the provision and coordination of counseling and casework services within the MH Residential Programs. The incumbent is further responsible for educating and assisting individuals with daily living, financial, socialization, mobility and survival skills.

     

    The incumbent will be supporting the Lysle Residential Home. This is a 13-bed, long-term living, comprehensive mental health personal care home. There is a staff of 9 direct care staff, assistant supervisor, and supervisor work at the site. There is free parking in a large parking lot, and the position has a casual dress code.

    Responsibilities:

    * Working at various sites and familiarizing with orientation binders.

    * Working independently under stress without imposing personal beliefs.

    * Staying calm and supportive in emergencies.

    * Establishing effective relationships with consumers and meeting weekly to discuss progress and goals.

    * Providing education, guidance, and crisis intervention.

    * Assessing and documenting consumer functioning, developing service plans, and completing required documentation.

    * Being flexible with work schedules and staying awake during shifts.

    * Providing quality services regardless of consumer issues.

    * Assisting with medical appointments, financial assistance, daily living skills, and public transportation.

    * Orienting consumers to the community and educating on emergency procedures.

    * Teaching social skills and encouraging recreational activities.

    * Communicating with the treatment team and attending relevant meetings.

    * Acting as a liaison to service providers as per the consumer's service plan.

    * High School diploma or equivalent with (1) year related experience

    * Driving is an essential job responsibility; therefore, must possess a valid PA driver's license and grant MYCS authorization to initiate a Driver History Review including the state Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR). MVR must meet the required agency standards. Incumbent must be accepted by agency insurance.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    * Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

    * Driver's License

    * Act 34 with renewal

    * OAPSA

     

    _UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_