POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist position upholds the health center's mission to ensure access to recovery-oriented Behavioral Health services and resources that value dignity and worth of the person.  This role commits to strong consumer satisfaction and delivery of high-quality clinical services that address the whole person, result in better health outcomes, and that help maintain the fiscal and operational capacity of the Behavioral Health Department.

LOCATION:

This position is Hybrid at our 11th Street location: 850N 11th St., Philadelphia

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Psychotherapy – Conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and groups as needed, to meet set productivity target
• Charting – Complete all charting as needed and required by contracted funding sources: including intakes, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, service logs, and discharge planning.
• Clinical and Administrative Supervision – Participate in regular supervision with designated Clinical and Administrative Supervisors.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, consultations, and interdisciplinary work groups as scheduled.
• Crisis Intervention – Be immediately available to the FPCSN staff during working hours in the event of a psychiatric emergency. Participate as a member of the FPCSN staff in the event of any other emergency. Participate in regular rotation as an On-Call clinician after hours.
• Coordination of Care – Coordinate care of clients with the psychiatrist and the FPCSN medical staff. Refer clients to other levels of care or other services as needed.
• Continued Education – Maintain competencies in mental health and substance abuse as required by licensing and funding bodies. Maintain current PA license to practice.
• Member of FPCSN's Multi-disciplinary Team. Collaborates with FPCSN Providers and staff to ensure integrated, person-centered care; attend and participate in case conferences, departmental, interdisciplinary, site-level, and network-level team meetings as scheduled.

Essential Duties Addendum

• ADULT THERAPIST: Psychotherapy- Conduct an average of 24 individual and family therapy sessions each week, and groups as needed.
• CHILD/ADULT THERAPIST: Psychotherapy – Conduct an average of 23 individual and family therapy sessions each week, and groups as needed.
• CHILD THERAPIST: Psychotherapy – Conduct an average of 22 individual and family therapy sessions each week, and groups as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates should possess a diverse range of skills and experience including but not limited to:

Required Education and Experience

• An earned master’s degree in social work, psychology or an applied mental health related field.
• Candidates must hold the following degrees/licensure in the State of Pennsylvania: LCSW, LPC, LMFT.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a licensed clinician providing therapy to individuals and families.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience and competency conducting assessments and psychotherapy with individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health challenges that may include substance abuse.
• Experience with mental health crisis assessment and intervention.
• Effective and concise oral and written communication skills and ability to meet deadlines for clinical documentation.
• Maintains required training in mental health and/or other subspecialties that are a focus of clinical practice, e.g. children.
• Able to utilize and follow all mental health requirements set forth by applicable state licensing bodies, and the credentialing requirements of insurance companies and other funding sources.
• Cooperates fully with FPCSN’s compliance program.
• Exhibit behaviors that align with FPCSN’s organizational values, mission, and beliefs and avoid displaying behaviors that are in opposition to those values
• Support FPCSN's commitment to the creation of a trauma-informed system of care that continually recognizes and responds to the impact of traumatic stress on all those who have contact with the organization, including children, adults, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Demonstrate cultural competence/proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues, and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and professional relationships based on respect, trust, and safety.
• Ability to create a space for staff and those we serve to feel physically and emotionally safe.
• Ability to support individuals on their paths to recovery and healing and resist re-traumatization of staff and patients.
• Demonstrate exemplary problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Highly responsible and reliable as well as courteous
• Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Lifting Requirements

LIGHT – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirement

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP:

FPCSN does not provide Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and/or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT:

FPCSN is committed to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all staff and patients. We support continuous learning and team development that enhances cultural understanding, service excellence, and workplace collaboration.