Job Description

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACTFUL, POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS EVERY DAY? COME JOIN HOLCOMB’S AMAZING TEAM OF TRAINED, EMPATHETIC EMPLOYEES! HERE AT HOLCOMB BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, WE OPERATE AS ONE BIG FAMILY; COUNTING ON EACH STAFF MEMBER TO MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE WE SERVE, AS WELL THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR HOLCOMB FAMILY!

HOLCOMB BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS IS SEEKING TO HIRE A STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) LIAISON

POSITION SPECIFICS: Part Time - 20 hours per week (Wednesday & Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am)

LOCATION: Media, PA

ROLE DESCRIPTION: In this role the Student Assistance Program Liaison will serve as an ad-hoc team member to Student Assistance Teams within Delaware County.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Monitor SAP Teams’ ability to follow state mandated SAP process and provide technical assistance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration and personnel, youth and families, community support and treatments agencies, and the general public; • Conduct quality psycho-social screening and assessment services with students and family members
• Facilitate school-based psycho-educational student support groups and conduct classroom presentations
• Monitor student progress and provide reports to the designated individuals
• Maintain student confidentiality and serve as a student advocate
• Provide information, via technical assistance, consultations, presentations and in-services, to youth, schools, and families on behavioral health issues
• Make appropriate referrals for treatment and community support services to youth and families and facilitate the acquisition of treatment services
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of treatment facilities and human service agencies providing services to students requiring behavioral health services;
• Provide crisis/intervention/post-vention services.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION: Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree and be in enrolled in a Master's program within 1 year of graduation . All degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in the behavioral health/education field, including experience with children/adolescents and families.

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance, Criminal clearance, and fingerprint based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

*Interested persons should complete an online application. *Resume REQUIRED. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Review of applications will commence Immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Holcomb offers a generous benefit package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Benefits are available the first day of a new month after completing 30 days of employment. Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision are included. Paid holidays in addition to earned paid time off, 403(B) with company match, and 1 year salary of life insurance is available as well.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Company Description

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems joined Chimes Family of Services in 2000. We provide a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.