What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist – Immediate Opening position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
We are presently seeking full-time Clinical Therapists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.
This position will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of patients engaging in our mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring programs. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
· Completion of initial and ongoing assessments, comprehensive evaluations and treatment planning for clients.
· Providing individual, marital, couple, family and group therapy for clients experiencing symptoms associated with DSM/ICD diagnoses, and/or clients experiencing concerns pertaining to stress management, self-esteem, aging, bullying, domestic violence, HIV, gender orientation, etc.
· Collaboration with members of client’s treatment team, family, and personnel of other community agencies actively involved with client to coordinate treatment efforts.
· Maintenance of accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of service activities, interaction with client, and client progress, as required by the state, county and GPHA, Inc.
· Participation in educational meetings and trainings related to alcohol abuse and mental illness treatment.
· Participation in quality assessment and improvement activities to develop and expand the efficiency and quality of Behavioral Healthcare Services.
Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years of experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year of counseling experience preferred. Must have a current license to practice in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Local candidates only please.
Benefits Include:
- Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
- Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
- Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
- Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
- Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act
Note: Benefits vary for full time and part time providers.
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Email resumes to jedge@gphainc.org
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.