Mental Health Worker Associate

The Conroy-CADD IBHS is a collaborative effort between Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) of UPMC and the Pittsburgh Public Schools, which began in 1994. This behavioral health service provides individualized treatment focusing on positive behavior supports and the development of social and functional communication skills while in an academic setting. The Program is designed to meet the challenging and unique mental health needs of children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 21 years, dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and psychiatric and / or behavioral disorders. The Program runs for 9 months covering the academic year. Students are involved in the Program 30 hours per week and 6 hours per day. A length of stay in the Program is typically 9 months.

The Conroy CADD Behavioral Health servicemission is to provide treatment focused on reducing or eliminating symptoms and behaviors that are inhibiting the child's ability to reach his or her fullest potential in the home and school environments.

Responsibilities :

Develop and monitor group activities for patients in collaboration with the team.

Track and summarize daily progress notes and data for assigned patients, covering educational, behavioral, and skills development programs.

Work cooperatively in a trans-disciplinary environment under the supervision of senior staff.

Participate in behavioral and functional assessments of patients.

Maintain professional rapport with co-workers, patients, and visitors.

Coordinate data management for program evaluation and report findings to the clinical community.

Assess and monitor skills development programs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy).

Assist in monitoring patient satisfaction from various stakeholders (teachers, parents, child, outside agencies)

Bachelors degree in psychology, social work, counseling and education or related field required.

Minimum of One year of experience in mental health or related field preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran