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For over 95 years, the Achievement Center of LECOM Health has provided quality therapeutic services to children and families across the region. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, social, physical or behavioral challenges.
With a variety of therapeutic services for children, from birth to age 21, the Achievement Center of LECOM Health has expanded and grown to help children and families in Erie, Crawford, Forest, and Warren, Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to maximize the potential of children and their families and our vision is that any child, through any challenge can achieve.
The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is a leading provider of quality therapeutic services for children ages birth to young adulthood. Our staff members are talented, intelligent, caring individuals who share a common vision for the children and families we serve.
Join our TEAM and truly help make a difference in a child's life.  

LOCATION Achievement Center of LECOM Health - Erie  

POSITION Licensed Outpatient Therapist  

Join the region's largest behavioral health system and help make a positive impact in the lives of staff, children, and families! The Achievement Center of LECOM Health is accepting applications for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide quality and compassionate care to the children and youth of our community. 

The LPC/LCSW provides mental health therapy to children/adolescents up to 21 years of age and their families.  Bring your years of experience and talent to bear as you design and direct the implementation of treatment through the agency-based psychiatric clinic and school-based sites in the North East, Iroquois, Girard, and Erie City School Districts. 

Responsibilities include providing flexible scheduling and service options for families, ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of child development and childhood disorders, assign diagnoses, assess strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and family, and provide family-focused therapy to client/family members according to treatment plan.  Due to the pandemic, interested candidates must also be willing and able to provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to clients and their families.

Successful applicants must have the ability to meet established productivity standards and all documentation deadlines.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with children/adolescents and their families in a professional and empathetic manner is required.

                                     *** $3,000 Bonus offered!!

*** Eligible for $3,000 Bonus payout as follows:   $500 at time of hire, $1,000 after three months, and $1,500 after successful completion of six months.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $45,000.  Starting salary increases based on experience and certifications. 

Employee has the potential for additional earnings through the agency's incentive program/plan.  Average incentive payments are approximately $5,000 annually per person.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in mental health field required.
• Current PA LPC or LCSW Licensure required.
• Must be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances upon hire.
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to complete Safety Care training.
• Must be able to complete CPR/FA training.
• This position has a one year employment obligation to be eligible for the bonus payout.  Bonus will be paid out at the schedule stated above.  You will be required to sign a contract at time of hire. 
• Safety Care Training to provide "hands off" crisis de-escalation within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents.

• Training in PCIT and TF-CBT.

The Achievement of LECOM Health Center offers:

• A rewarding career you can be proud of
• A highly flexible work schedule
• Trauma informed and value-driven workplace culture
• Opportunity for licensure supervision
• Extra pay opportunities
• Work culture that promotes work-life balance and employee wellness
• Regular employee recognition and engagement opportunities
• Ongoing opportunities for career progression in the region's largest and fastest growing behavioral health network
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Medical and dental coverage and vision discounts.
  • Additional out-of-pocket cost savings through LECOM "Home Host" Network
  • No cost Long-term Disability and Basic Life/Accidental Death &  Dismemberment insurance
  • No cost Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center
  • Generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.
  • Paid holidays
  • 403(b) enrollment.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listen, learn, and grow. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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