Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in counseling related field area and one year of experience in a CASSP system program required.
• One to three years working with children, teens, families or counseling experience required; case management experience preferred.
• Must have audio/visual/verbal activity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
• Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions when necessary.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skill
• A valid Pennsylvania driver's license is required.
• Must be able to adapt hours to needs of position.  May need to work evenings and/or weekend hours regularly, including providing on-call emergency services on a rotating basis.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must be able to remain organized despite pressured situations.
• Must be eligible Act 33/34 and FBI clearances. 
• Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

KNOWLEDGE AREAS

• Familiarity with psychological and psychiatric reports
• Special Education laws
• Juvenile Justice System
• Child Protective Services Law
• Community Mental Health Services
• Accessing Community Resources
• Mental Health Services
• Treatment Planning and Intervention Strategies
• Structural Family Therapy model
• Genograms and Ecomaps
• Crisis Intervention