What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
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, Vision, 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, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
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At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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