About Us

Cornell Companies, Inc. (Cornell) is an industry leader in correctional and treatment services to local, state and federal agencies. Since 1973, when our companies first started operations, Cornell has expanded to provide a wide range of corrections and therapeutic programs for adults and juveniles, including federal and state low to maximum security prisons and correctional centers, city jails, detention centers, residential re-entry centers, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and juvenile detention, treatment and alternative education centers. Cornell currently operates more than 70 facilities serving three federal agencies, 15 states and the District of Columbia as well as numerous cities and counties. For 35 years we have partnered with the government agencies we serve to provide quality care and treatment in a cost-effective environment.

Job Description

Mental Health Technician

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, a leader in the juvenile justice field, has openings for Mental Health Technicians at our Erie, PA facilities.

Abraxas is a publicly traded company whose primary business is in the field of corrections, education, rehabilitation and treatment for adults and youth. We partner with federal, state, county and local government agencies to meet their service needs through quality and cost-efficient services and programs.

Abraxas began in Marienville, Pennsylvania in 1973 with only one site and only 30 kids. Now, Abraxas Youth & Family Services extends to eight states serving 4,225 youth, adults and families at 29 different locations.

The Erie programs provide an innovative array of treatment programs for delinquent and/or dependant youth, both male and female, in the mental health system and males with substance abuse issues.

At Abraxas, compensation isn't the only reward for your talents. We also offer excellent benefit options designed to meet your health, financial, insurance, and personal needs. These benefits include: Medical, Dental, Prescription drug coverage, Vision, 401 K, Stock purchase options, life insurance, disability insurance, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Evaluates clients' behavioral and emotional issues.

Provides individual, family, and group counseling under the direction of a clinical supervisor as required and in accordance with client's individualized treatment plan.

Conducts psycho educational assessments under the direction of a clinical supervisor.

Makes observations and documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress.

Provides direct supervision of clients and interacts therapeutically.

Interprets treatment objectives for other treatment staff members and assists with providing integrated services.

Participates in treatment team conferences regarding clients' behavior, diagnosis, and progress; participates in treatment planning conferences and aftercare planning for assigned clients.

Develops and updates individualized client treatment plans.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BA/BS in human services related field and minimum six months related experience working with children and adolescents with mental health problems and their families including assessment and counseling experience.

Must be at least 21 years of age
Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34 clearances, specific State and child clearances and if necessary FBI)
Non-communicable diseases physical exam
Valid driver's license
Valid insured registered vehicle