Mental Health Program Team Leader

Since 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. The organization is currently seeking a full-timeMental Health Program (MHP)Team Leader. The MHP Team Leader walks alongside the Mental Health Program clients - life on life - to help clients become self-aware of their issues while creating a loving, grace-filled environment for them. Working as a liaison between the client and other organizations, the MHP Team Leader accesses needed services for clients and ensures delivery of those services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Tracking clients' care plan progress through one-on-one discussions and MissionTracker software
• Facilitating group sessions
• Documenting specific program guidelines.
• Managing the program entry and exit process and monitoring the services and resources of the MHP Program
• Working closely with other Team Leaders

Due to the interface with the clients, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:

• Walk alongside clients as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them through actions and words.
• Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment so that the clients continue to mature in Christ.
• Serve the clients in a Christ-like manner and practice a self-evaluative lifestyle.
• Resolve all issues in ways that promote the principles of Light of Life while following the processes described in the staff manual.
• Exhibit love for Jesus Christ, the staff, and the clients.
• Study the Christian Bible and apply the knowledge received/revealed to job duties and clients' specific issues.
• Help the clients make choices that are justifiably in their eternal best interest.
• Practice Christ-like stewardship of all resources.
• Model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting and a self-evaluative lifestyle.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related experienced; Master's degree and/or licensed counselor preferred
• Knowledge from formal and experiential training in drug and alcohol recovery and mental illness
• 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HMIS experience and knowledge preferred; Proficient in Microsoft Office

Light of Life Ministries Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following employment. Light of Life also offers a retirement plan with match program after 6 months of employment.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.