Mental Health Professional (Bilingual Spanish/English) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc

Salary: $50,000

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Director

Locations:

• Rising Sun Avenue Clinic - 4301 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
• Front & Westmoreland Clinic - 3265 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

ABOUT APM

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. We have been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides supportive, person-centered therapeutic services to help clients improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. The MHP ensures timely, culturally responsive care while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with the treatment team to support positive outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence based practices.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation for all services provided.
• Monitor client progress, adjust treatment goals as needed, and ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with internal staff, external providers, schools, hospitals, and community partners.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed.
• Uphold ethical standards, cultural competence, and trauma informed care practices.
• Provide telehealth services.
• Perform any other related tasks, which may be required.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (typing) or have legible writing skills.
• Good English writing skills using behavioral health terminology.
• Complete ten hours of continuing education training every year (proof required).
• Complete CBH mandatory trainings within three (3) months of hire and yearly afterwards.
• Complete CPSL certificate training.
• Communication and Coordination with school officials regarding the care of child clients when necessary.

BENEFITS

• Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan
• Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance)
• Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
• 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group
• AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost
• Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600)
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, and marriage and family therapy.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience as a psychotherapist.
• LANGUAGES: Spanish and English
• CLEARANCES: If hired, you will have to submit FBI results, PA Criminal Background Clearance, and PA Child Abuse Clearance along with other documentation.