Mental Health Counselor I

UPMC is hiring a full-time Mental Health Counselor I to support Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in White Oak, 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 Long Run Road Personal Care Home, an 18-bed facility focusing on an adult population dealing with mental illness.

The ideal candidate would be supportive and helpful to residents, proficiency in administering medications and completing assignments thoroughly and on time, and reliability in covering their shifts with a willingness to cover evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $3,500 with a 2-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:

• Work at various sites as needed and familiarize with orientation binders.
• Work independently under stress, without imposing personal beliefs.
• Stay calm and supportive, especially in emergencies.
• Establish effective relationships with consumers, meeting weekly to discuss progress and goals.
• Provide education, guidance, and crisis intervention.
• Assess and document consumer functioning, develop service plans, and complete all required documentation.
• Be flexible with work schedules and stay awake during shifts.
• Provide quality services regardless of consumer issues.
• Assist with medical appointments, financial assistance, daily living skills, and public transportation.
• Orient consumers to the community and educate on emergency procedures.
• Teach social skills and encourage recreational activities.
• Communicate with treatment team and attend relevant meetings.
• Provide liaison to service providers as per consumer’s service plan.