Job Description:

Family Interventionist

This is a full-time position that will serve as a family interventionist for the ENRICH/Family Check-Up Heart Study, which aims to support expectant parents in Allegheny County in developing healthy heart habits to prevent heart disease as well as preparing for the arrival of their baby. Pregnant women will be enrolled in the ENRICH study and will initially receive the prenatal version of the Family Check-Up and then continue working with the FCU in the post-partum period through child age two. Families will be enrolled from birthing hospitals and agencies serving pregnant people and young children at risk for health disparities (e.g., Family Centers, prenatal clinics, WIC, pediatric primary care, Healthy Start) and typically will be seen at their home in-person or through telehealth. Duties will include learning and applying the Family Check-Up, an evidence-based parenting intervention that incorporates motivational interviewing, family systems, and parent skills training. In addition, this interventionist will deliver heart-health specific modules tailored for pregnant parents. The individual would have a caseload of approximately 10-15 families each week, averaging 45-50 new families each year. The incumbent will also be responsible for attending individual and group supervision and staff meetings, collaborating with other intervention staff and community partners, as well as appointment scheduling and record-keeping.

The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. This position requires excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community.

Job Summary

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation and/or behavioral health services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and/or case reviews.

Essential Functions

Individual in this position must be able to use a telephone, must be able to make weekly home visits to families, must be able to effectively utilize zoom for virtual sessions with families, and must be able to communicate verbally. Individual must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for the purpose of conducting home visits.
Individual must be able to utilize Microsoft Office, TEAMS, Word, and Excel.

Physical Effort

This is primarily stationary. The person should be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Counselor

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Behavioral & Mental Health

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm, with occasional weekends and evenings for family visits

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm, with occasional weekends and evenings for family visits

Hiring Range: $44,311.00 to $59,082.00

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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