Pressley Ridge·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provide family and individual therapy to vulnerable children and families to prevent crises and keep youth in their homes. Responsibilities include service coordination, safety planning, and documentation in electronic health records.
Please note that this opportunity is part of the Behavioral Health Fellows Program in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. For more information on this professional development opportunity that offers student loan repayment, visit BH Fellows Program [https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Careers/Professional-Opportunities/BH-Fellows-Program.aspx.].
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
***This Full-Time position offers a starting salary of $49,000 (Master's degree) in addition to the Pressley Ridge Benefits plan.***
The Family Based Mental Health therapists work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice to focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and communities, and to decrease parental stress, family conflict, and social and emotional difficulties that can create crises. Our staff receive intensive training in family therapy in a professional environment where learning and developing is valued. Supportive supervision, including licensure supervision, is provided. As an employee at Pressley Ridge, you would have a direct impact on the lives of some of our communities most vulnerable children and their families.
1. Family & Individual Therapy 2. Service Coordination 3. Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention 4. Advocacy and Support 5. Documentation in Electronic Health Record 6. Participation in Statewide Family-Based Training Program
Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
Environmental
Factors: Community, home, school.
Working
Hours: A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.
Requires a Master's degree in Human Services or a related field and 1-2 years of experience with children or families. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and various state and federal background clearances.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
