Paraprofessional Mental Health Worker

Payrate: $22.00/HR

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

The Paraprofessional Mental Health Worker provides direct support to individuals with mental health, behavioral, and substance use needs. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills, monitoring progress, observing behaviors, supporting treatment and recovery goals, and participating in therapeutic and community-based activities under the supervision of mental health professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advocating for Clients: You'll be a champion for your clients, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Working collaboratively with the ACT Team, you'll develop individualized plans to facilitate recovery and empower clients to reach their full potential.
• Building Strong Relationships: You'll develop strong therapeutic relationships with clients, creating a safe and supportive space where they feel comfortable discussing challenges and setting goals. Your ability to connect and engage effectively will be crucial in their journey towards recovery.
• Utilizing Evidence-Based Practices: You'll employ evidence-based interventions, including the PRISM model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to deliver effective support to your clients. By staying current with best practices, you'll ensure clients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatment approaches.
• Providing In-Vivo Care: You'll be directly involved in supporting clients in their daily lives (in-vivo care). This includes tasks like medication monitoring and education, providing psychoeducational activities, and helping clients develop skills for daily living (ADL/IADL), community integration, social interaction, and employment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in a field other than behavioral sciences or High School diploma and work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness or with individuals with similar human-serves needs and have at least 2 years of experience. Paraprofessionals may have related training and life experiece of least two years.
• At least two years of experience in human services, preferably in case management.
• A thorough understanding of the clinical symptoms and behavioral aspects of SPMI.
• Experience with crisis intervention principles and practices to effectively de-escalate situations.
• Proficient in documentation and record-keeping, with experience in electronic health record (EHR) systems a plus.
• A valid driver's license in good standing.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and person-centered care principles.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships and creatively engage clients in discussions and planning around recovery and personalized goals.
• Knowledge of prescribed medications used in the program, their effects, and the ability to monitor client self- medication.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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