Outpatient Therapist

SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Therapist will provide individual and family therapy to an assigned child/youth population receiving clinic services. The Therapist will lead, with the assistance of his/her Clinical Supervisor, the development of the treatment plan for out-patient services. The Therapist will provide services as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan coordination with the anticipated goal of discharge from clinic services. Through supervision with the Clinical Supervisor, the performance of essential duties will be monitored and evaluated

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a mental health discipline, such as clinical psychology, mental health counseling, clinical social work, or other clinically related discipline. The degree must have prepared the student for provision of clinical services via a practicum and internship experience provided in a clinical setting with children and adolescents, with on-site supervision. Online degrees without direct clinical supervision will not be accepted. A minimum of one-year’s post-Master’s verified paid experience providing clinical services to children and adolescents is required. Less than one (1) years requires enhanced clinical supervision. Trained and proficient in an agency identified Evidence Based Practice (PCIT, TF-CBT, ESFT etc.) . Certification in an agency evidence based practice is preferred.

Overview:

Salary Range- $50,000 AND $5 BONUS for every evidence-based treatment session

Schedule – 12 pm to 8 pm (Monday through Thursday); 9 am to 5pm option on Fridays

Location - Reed Street Office Philadelphia, PA (In- office)

Active Clinical Licensure in Pennsylvania: as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (with clinical social work degree), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (with experience treating children/adolescents), or Licensed Psychologist, is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Provide individual and family therapy for an assigned caseload

· Participate in the identification of need through the development and implementation of the treatment plan by attending treatment team meetings

· Document all clinical activities which includes treatment plans/updates, progress notes and clinical summaries as needed

· Coordinate/monitor treatment services provided in conjunction with other professionals (i.e. psychiatrist, partial hospitalization program)

· Consult with the social worker in the development of the individualized behavior plan and keep informed of the progress

· Participate in court proceedings and agency contacts where his/her clinical knowledge and expertise is needed to advocate for the child’s best interest

· In collaboration with team members, keep informed of the child/youth’s educational plan; provide consultation to teachers and other school personnel on clinical issues as needed

· Participate in the review of treatment goals and discharge planning

· In crisis, will provide consultation to staff and caregivers as needed

· Maintain relationships with Managed Care companies and obtain approval for treatment as needed

· Keep informed of current trends in diagnosis and treatment

· Provide education to staff, caregivers and legal guardians regarding treatment interventions.

· Attend all mandatory State, County, Managed Care, and Certification trainings required

· If your position requires Licensure and/or Certification, the workforce member must ensure all credentialing and CEUs are completed in order to maintain an active license or certification