Wordsworth employees:
WORDSWORTH HUMAN SERVICES

INTERNAL
JOB POSTING
April 22July 221, 2008
Equal Opportunity
Employer
IIf you are interested in
applying for a position, please contact your campus Human Resources Coordinator
for an Internal Posting Form
NOTE: All positions require a PA Child Abuse
History and PA Criminal Record Check.
Some positions may require a FBI Record Check. A Motor Vehicle Report and Proof of Insurance
will be necessary should the position require an employee to transport clients.
April July 14221, 200814, 2008
COMMUNITY -BASED
SERVICES
3905
Ford Road
Philadelphia,
PA 19131
Submit
your resume via fax to 215-871-3412.
PROGRAM
DIRECTOR -
FAMILY
BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 7/21/08
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Responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of
Philadelphia based FBMH program, including delivery of effective clinical
services while ensuring fidelity to the treatment model, management of program
budget, development and implementation of policies/procedures, ensuring
positive program outcomes, program development and outreach, and maintaining
relationships with key groups/agencies. Requirements: Must be a licensed mental health professional
(LMFT or LCSW preferred), with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience. . Send resume to Andy Gross at agross@wordsworth.org or via fax to
215-871-8297.
Andy Gross, LCSW
Program Director, Wordsworth Family Based Services
215.643.5400 Ext. 4066
215.871.8297 Fax
CASE
MANAGER – BHRS 7/21/08
Responsible
for the case management of assigned caseload, determining authorization of
client services through client eligibility (Medical Assistance), communicating
with families regarding scheduled appointments and ensuring continuity of
care. Responsible for the documentation
necessary to complete authorization requests, and the development, timely
delivery, and overall management of packets in order to successfully maintain
client caseload. Requirements: Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited University in psychology, social work, sociology,
teaching or related field. One year
verified experience in case management or counseling with children and
families, or is a licensed registered nurse with one year experience.
PSYCHOLOGIST 6/23/08
Conduct
Biopsychosocial evaluations/reevaluations of clients to determine medically
necessary mental health services offered in the Wordsworth continuum of
services or to recommend other service options.
Provide supervision and training of clinical staff and be available to
consult regarding client care and direction of treatment. Integrate clinical formulation for treatment
planning purposes. Collaborate with
current treatment staff when conducting a reauthorization evaluation. Requirements: PhD or Psy.D in Psychology; must have
current licensure as a psychologist in the State of Pennsylvania. Minimum two years of post-doctoral experience
in children’s mental health services.
Skills in completing biopsychosocial evaluations/reevaluations. Familiarity with BHRS services as well as
other children’s mental health services, managed care systems, and the
Philadelphia mental health community.
Proficiency in the conceptualization of and interventions with childhood
disorders including Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, etc. E-mail resume to lwlodarczyk@wordsworth.org or fax to
the attention of Lee – HR at 215-871-3412.
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES 6/9/08
Oversee the ten programs,
which comprise the Community Services division of Wordsworth. The programs include BHRS, Family-Based,
CARE-Finletter, CARE-Barrett, Community Placement Services, SCOH, BEACON,
Consultation and Education Specialists, After-School Initiatives, and
Admissions/Utilization Management. This
division of business includes behavioral health, child welfare, and
school-based programs and candidates should be familiar with CBH, DHS, and the
Philadelphia School District personnel who directly interface with the
management and oversight of these programs.
Work with each program director to insure that quality service is
provided to clients, contractual obligations are met, and reimbursements are
received in a timely and efficient manner.
Budgetary development and oversight for each program in conjunction with
the program director will also be a key role.
Responsible for implementation of all corporate policies and procedures,
and oversee the training and payroll functions for all community-based programs
as well. Work with program directors to
bring growth to current programs and develop new program initiatives as the
opportunities arise. Represent
Wordsworth in the community and participate in organization activities (Alliance,
PCCYFS) and at DHS, CBH and School District meetings and workgroups. This position reports directly to the CEO,
will be part of the Executive Management team, and will monitor the Performance
Improvement process for all community-based programs and be part of the
corporate PI Committee. Requirements: Candidates should have 3-5 years of
supervisory experience in program management, a Master’s Degree in a social
services discipline, knowledge of programs, and excellent time management and
organizational skills.
HUMAN RESOURCES
COORDINATOR 5/5/08
Implement all
HR policies and procedures for 10 community-based behavioral health, child
welfare and prevention programs. Collaborate with Program leadership for
recruitment, interviewing, credentialing, and hiring of staff for the various
positions in all programs. Attend Career Fairs and coordinate on-site job
fairs to attract qualified staff. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree. 3-4 years experience in Human Resources, preferably in
the non-profit, public behavioral health and/or child welfare arena. Submit your resume via
fax to 215-871-3412 (attention J.
Mallardi) or e-mail to jmallardi@wordsworth.org.
MENTAL
HEALTH WORKER (CASE MANAGER) – FAMILY BASED PROGRAM
Work in
conjunction with a Mental Health Professional in providing individual and
family treatment, psycho-educational services, relief services, modeling and
parenting training. Must work
effectively in a team environment. Work hours are non-traditional in nature. Requirements:
Must have in-home and adolescent experience culturally diverse
environments. Experience providing
services to families dealing with sexual abuse issues. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology,
Social Work or other related degree with minimum of 12 credits in Humanities or
Social Services. Fluency in Spanish is essential.
GROUP LEADERS – ASSURE
PROGRAM
Provide
PART-TIME, during the Fall, instruction to youth (K-8) in the areas, including
but not limited to, recreation, fine arts, camping, and academics. Maintain individual classroom attendance,
liaison with supervisor regarding attendance and discipline. Enforce program regulations and maintain
program boundaries, as well as developing rainy day games for the children to
enjoy. Requirements: Candidate must
present documented evidence of skill-set in a particular area of
instruction. At least a H.S. Diploma or
GED, plus 18 months experience with youth in recreation, fine arts, camping or
academic experience or 2 years of
college experience plus 1 year of work experience with children.
SENIOR GROUP LEADERS –
ASSURE PROGRAM
Provide
PART-TIME, during the Fall, instruction to youth (K-8) in one or more of the
following areas: Academics (English
& Math), Computers, Karate, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Chess, and Jewelry
Design. Also needed are a GED Instructor
and Drivers Ed Instructor for Beacon Family Preservation. Requirements: Candidate must present documented evidence of
skill-set in a particular area of instruction.
Associates Degree or 2 years of college plus 1 year of work experience
with children.
PAYROLL PROCESSOR 12/17/07
Review paperwork on a weekly
basis to ensure accuracy. Communicate
with staff to obtain correct and missing information. Submit paperwork to payroll. Maintain monthly payroll spreadsheet for all
clinicians. Maintain filing system. Other administrative duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma, excellent communication
and organizational skills, detail-oriented, experience with Microsoft Office
software (Word and Excel), data entry experience
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST –
Wraparound
Responsible
for the development and implementation of behavior
plans for clients as assigned. Supervision of the TSS
in terms of behavior plan implementation. If identified as team leader,
responsible for effective and reciprocal team communication. Requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited university
in a clinical mental health discipline, such as Psychology, Counseling, Clinical
Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Degree must include foundations of behavioral
health an the provision of mental health services (e.g.
individual group and family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy,
psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, abnormal psychology, psychopathology,
assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical
practicum). For the degree to
count as a mental health degree, the degree must contain at least twelve (12) credit hours in core
behavioral health coursework as defined above. At least one (1) year
verified post-Master’s experience providing mental health treatment including
psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment with children and families.
MOBILE THERAPIST - BHRS
Provide
intensive therapeutic services to children and families in a setting in the
form of assessments, individual, group, and family therapy utilizing CASSP
principles. Services are provided in an environment other than a provider
agency or office; therapy is provided in the home, foster home, and other
community settings. Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure ongoing
communication of treatment effectiveness.
Requirements: Master’s Degree from an accredited university
in a clinical mental health discipline, such as Psychology, Counseling,
Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or Marriage and Family Therapy. At least one (1) year verified post-Master’s
experience providing psychotherapy/counseling to children.
CLINICAL
COORDINATOR – BHRS
Responsible for clinical
and administrative supervision of the Fee for Service employees (Behavioral
Specialist, Mobil Therapist), and admiistrative supervision of the Therapeutic
Staff Support. The Clinical Coordinator works in collaboration with the assigned
module Case Coordinator and Payroll Processor to ensure the submission and
accuracy of all clinical and payroll paperwork is in
accordance to CBH guidelines. The
Clinical Coordinator works in collaboration with the Clinical Administrator ,
Payroll Administrator and Human Resources to ensure all client related
data, authorization information, staffing needs and disciplinary procedures are
clearly and effectively communicated and expedited. Requirements: Licensed mental health clinician or Master’s
degree from an accredited univeristy in a clinical mental health discipline
(Master’s degree must include clinical coursework in the foundations of
behavioral health and the provision of mental health services). At least 2
years of verified post-Master’s experience providing mental health treatment
including psychotherapy, counseling and assessment. Strong organizational
skills, ability to hold staff accountable for paperwork and disciplinary issues
excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
CONSULTATION &
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST
Act as
a liaison between clients, family members, schools and various agencies to
develop and maintain effective linkages to ensure effectiveness and continuity
of care. Requirements: Bachelor’s
degree in an area of human services or social services and a minimum of one
year experience in CASSP system. Experience
with children and families with emotional behavior, mental health needs or
experience with children and families with abuse and neglect needs. A valid driver’s license is preferred. 20% travel.
THERAPEUTIC
SUPPORT STAFF
Daytime Hours -
Responsible for directly implementing the treatment plan and interventions
suggested by evaluator and tracking frequency, intensity, and duration during
each contact with the client. Weekly
supervision and one monthly team supervision required for successful outcomes
with the case assigned. Requirements: At least one year experience working with
children and adolescents in the behavioral health field or education
setting. Bachelor's degree in Social
Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Health, or Human Services Degree. Experience with Behavioral Health Diagnosis a
plus. Reliable transportation required
SCHOOL-BASED
GROUP TSS 9/18/07
Full-Time
salaried position providing group therapeutic support, interventions, and
supervision to children/adolescents in school.
Address behavioral and emotional needs through activities and
interventions that increase socialization, interpersonal and social
skills. Participate in supervision and
treatment plan implementation, school and family meetings concerning clients,
and case management responsibilities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or course work of 60+credits
or more in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, and Social Work. The individual should have some experience
working with children and families in multiple settings, preference will go to
those experienced in mental health.
CHILD CARE
WORKER – Parenting Enhancement Program (Part- Time)
Conduct
individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social
interaction skills while parents attend parenting workshop. Provide a safe,
interesting atmosphere for young children.
Requirements: High School
diploma or GED equivalent. Prior
experience caring for children in group settings a plus. Knowledge of child
social, and skills development methods and techniques. Ability to understand and follow specific
instructions and procedures. Knowledge
of play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children. Child supervision
skills. Ability to provide a supportive
and caring environment for children. Ability to communicate effectively
orally. Travel: Only as needed (up to
20%) to get supplies/food. Hours/Days
Required: Tuesday’s 5 pm – 8pm and
Saturday’s 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.
CASE MANAGER In Home
Protective Services – SCOH 11/8/07
Provide home-based services
to families involved with Department of Human Services. Main responsibilities include, but are not
limited to family assessment, monitoring of children’s safety and well-being,
family focused social work, structured interventions to promote life skills
development, advocacy, and coordination of services. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with
minimum of two years of experience in social services is required. This position entails some evening hours and
weekends as needed. Approximately 80% of
the work is in the community and requires travel throughout Philadelphia.
MENTAL
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL -– FAMILY FAMILY BASED SERVICES (FT) 4/7/08
Serve
as the primary therapist to the children and families participating in the
program. Function as the team leader and
provide/coordinate community- based
mental health services along with the Mental Health Worker. Responsible for dDeveloping and implementing
systemically- based
interventions utilizing structural family therapy, cognitive-behavioral
therapy, behavior modification, psycho-educationpsycho-education,
and other researched-based approaches. Requirements: Graduate degree in psychology, counseling,
family therapy, social work, nursing, theology with an emphasis in pastoral
counseling, or rehabilitation counseling with a minimum of 12 graduate credit
hours in therapy and/or counseling, and two years experience in child and
adolescent mental health services.
SCHOOL-BASED
GROUP TSS 9/18/07
Full-Time
salaried position providing group therapeutic support, interventions, and
supervision to children/adolescents in school.
Address behavioral and emotional needs through activities and
interventions that increase socialization, interpersonal and social
skills. Participate in supervision and
treatment plan implementation, school and family meetings concerning clients,
and case management responsibilities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or course work of 60+
credits or more in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, and
Social Work. The individual should have
some experience working with children and families in multiple settings,
preference will go to those experienced in mental health.
MENTAL
HEALTH WORKER (CASE MANAGER) – FAMILY BASED PROGRAM
Work in
conjunction with a Mental Health Professional in providing individual and
family treatment, psycho-educational services, relief services, modeling and
parenting training. Must work
effectively in a team environment. Work hours are
non-traditional in nature. Requirements: Must
have in-home and adolescent experience culturally diverse environments. Experience providing services to families
dealing with sexual abuse issues.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or
other related degree with minimum of 12 credits in Humanities or Social
Services. Fluency
in Spanish is essential.
CLERICAL
ASSISTANT – COMMUNITY PLACEMENT SERVICES (FOSTER CARE)
Part-time position. . Provide
clerical support to include word processing, typing, copying, and, and filing.
Assist the administrative assistant in order to aid in the smooth
operation of a department at Wordsworth.
Perform special projects of a moderate to highly skilled nature. Requirements: 1 year experience in a fast paced working
atmosphere. Knowledge of Microsoft Word
and Excel. Must be able to type 55 words
per minute. . High School
Diploma or GED equivalency. Must pass criminal record check and child abuse
history clearance.
TREATMENT
SUPERVISOR/CLINICIAN – COMMUNITY PLACEMENT SERVICES (FOSTER CARE)
Provide
clinical and case management services to children in Community Residential
Rehabilitative Services. Acts a liaison
between client, foster family, family members, schools, and various agencies to
develop and maintain effective linkage to ensure treatment, and/or service
effectiveness and continuity of care.
Provide therapy to client and his/her family. Requirements: Master’s degree with 2 years experience in social
work, psychology, counseling or related mental health fieldfield, or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience. Master’s preferred. Experience in home-based work with families,
a plus. . Must
pass criminal, child abuse history clearance and medical clearance. Up to 80% of work entails home-based and
community-based work, which includes travel to each home/site.
CLINICAL CASE
MANAGER – COMMUNITY PLACEMENT SERVICES (FOSTER CARE)
Provide
clinical case management services to children in foster care placement. Acts a liaison between client, foster family,
family members, schools, and various agencies to develop and maintain effective
linkage to ensure treatment, and/or service effectiveness and continuity of
care. Reports to funding agencies and/or
court as necessary. Bachelor’s or
Master's degree in social services or related field. Experience working with
families and children in community-based settings. Experience in home-based
work with families, a plus.. Up to 80%
of work entail home-based and community-based work, which includes travel to
each home/site.
FOSTER PARENT EDUCATOR
Foster
Parent Trainer (FPT) is responsible for pPresenting pre-service and ongoing trainings to potential and
current foster parents to ensure compliance with regulations. FPT will need to aAlter/update trainings as needed,and create new trainings as needed. , beBe familiar with foster care and host home
regulations regarding trainings and contact foster parents to ensure compliance
with training. FPT will also need to tKeep track of parent trainings.
FPT
will need to bBe available to present trainings on weekends and evenings . Requirements: and be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to attend
classes to obtain certification.
Therapeutic Behavior Management certification is also required