MOBILE THERAPIST

Join KidsPeace today! Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mobile Therapist to join our team.

Our Mission: To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, respectful, and compassionate team environment
• Work/ Life Balance: Autonomy and independence; flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance.

Position Summary:

The Mobile Therapist serves as a primary therapist specializing in both family and individual therapy. The Mobile Therapist assists in coordinating treatment services for each client in his/her caseload.

Essential Responsibilites:

• The Mobile Therapist will ensure the prompt and accurate completion of all necessary clinical, fiscal and program related forms.
• The Mobile Therapist will assist the program manager in ensuring that all appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the child’s treatment team to design and direct the implementation of a behavior modification intervention plan.
• Ensure that all behavior modification intervention plans are proactive and individualized to the child and family needs.
• Assist in the management of aggressive clients as needed, using approved de-escalation techniques.
• Identify behavioral goals and intervention techniques, recommend non-averse behavioral change methods to treatment team members and family, and implement program using the least restrictive treatment modality.

Qualifications:

1. Meet one of the following:

• Be licensed in the Commonwealth of PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker.

• Be licensed as a Behavior Specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct care practicum.

• Have a minimum of one (1) year, full-time experience providing mental health direct care services to children, youth, or young adults and have a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in a human services field.

2. Must possess the ability to be trained, and pass, First Aid and CPR certifications; Valid Driver’s License Required.

3. Must be 21 years of age or older.

Location: KidsPeace Corp · CENTRAL PA EMH-68171
Schedule: Full Time, Primarily M-F with additional hours & weekends as needed