Auberle

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Auberle Seeks: Therapist

Auberle is a growing, nationally recognized, award winning human service organization that serves 4,000 individuals and families each year. Auberle staff is comprised of passionate individuals who are committed to finding the most innovative ways to solve our community's most difficult problems. Auberle is committed to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment, and world, where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all! Our staff have voted us as a Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 11 years in a row. 2023 Top Nonprofit workplace in the country. Auberle operates over 20 programs in 10 Western PA counties with 200 staff and a $16M+ budget.

Auberle’s Behavioral Health Department provides a wide range of services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Services include psychiatric, psychological, mental health and substance abuse services. The majority of clients are adolescents involved with Auberle’s various programing; however, Auberle is increasingly expanding services to individuals, families, and couples located within the community. Auberle therapists provide a combination of individual, group, and family therapy. Auberle is seeking Master’s level mental health professionals. Preference is given to PA State licensed (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) therapists and those actively on a licensure track. 

We have therapist roles open in many areas including:

Outpatient Mental Health – This position works with a wide range of clients both virtually and in person to help them to identify and achieve their mental health goals.

School Based Outpatient Therapy - This position does the bulk of its work during the traditional school year. Auberle provides school-based services to districts such as Bethel Park, Duquesne, and McKeesport. We collaborate with district personnel to advance their knowledge of therapeutic interventions delivered to their students.

Community Crisis Intervention- Through our MIYA program this position delivers comprehensive, mobile services and supports to transition aged youth in the community. The program works closely with the youth’s family and/or natural supports to assist the youth with meeting their individual goals for recovery.

Youth Drop-in Center - The 412 Youth Zone is our youth drop-in center serving homeless and/or transition age youth. Through the Youth Zone, Auberle’s Behavioral Health Department provides therapeutic services including psychiatric, mental health, and substance abuse services.

HomeBuilders- Provides intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and life-skills education for families who have children at imminent risk of placement in state-funded care. The goal of the program is to remove the risk of harm to the child(ren) birth-17 years old instead of removing the child. The program gives families the chance to learn new behaviors, and helps them make better choices for their children. Child Safety is ensured through small caseloads, program intensity, and 24-hour a day service availability.

Key objectives of all roles:

• Provide direct treatment to clients through a combination of assessments, individual, family, and group therapy and generate revenue in accordance with established annual goals and billable expectations.
• Complete required clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, and discharge summary forms. 
• Actively work with client/families to improve communication, improve relationships, and provide information related to client goal attainment.
• Provide counseling to clients utilizing evidence-based practices, as well as an established theory of change for treatment of mental health and substance abuse.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, respect for, and appreciation of the cultural diversity of consumers, volunteers, staff and other stakeholders throughout the provision of services.
• Fulfill the annual PA Department of Health Training requirements. Subject areas for training shall be selected according to the training plan for each individual. Each therapist shall complete at least 40 clock hours of training annually.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Required Master's Degree or above in Chemical Dependency, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other related field. Auberle is open to helping qualified candidates obtain licensure. Strong consideration for the right candidate with an undergraduate degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse individuals, exercise discretion, exercise confidentiality, and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to obtain pre-employment Act 33/34 clearances (criminal and child abuse) as well as FBI clearance. Full COVID-19 vaccination required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to engage in minimal physical activities with clients
• Ability to visually observe behaviors, affect, and interactions
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to communicate passion for the Auberle mission of working with children and families
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, performance-based environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to ensure full compliance with agency and governmental regulations

Auberle offers excellent training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive Salary
• Company sponsored supervision hours toward licensure
• Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision & optional Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Insurances
• 403 B with an employer match
• Educational Assistance
• Ability to apply for public service loan forgiveness

If you are highly motivated, passionate about helping others, and want to help change the world be sure to apply!

EOE

• Random drug testing may be conducted to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace- Specific positions may require pre-employment drug testing
• This is meant to be an idea of the work and is not a complete job description.