Children's Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

•             Competitive pay

•             Annual increases

•             Performance and longevity bonuses 

•             Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

•             Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

•             No-cost pension plan

•             Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision 

•             Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

•             Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

•             Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

•             Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Provide intensive family based services as a team member with a mental health worker in an effort to prevent out of home placement and improve family relations. Services are delivered primarily in the family’s home and include: individual, family and group therapy; assessments; service coordination; and crisis prevention/intervention. In this role, you will receive specialized training and supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or psychology from an accredited college or university
• 2 years of experience in the CASSP system
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide initial and on-going comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy with identified families using eco-systemic structural family therapy model
• Work collaboratively with assigned mental health worker team member to provide comprehensive services and linkages
• Provide 24/7 beeper/cell phone coverage on a rotating basis
• Deliver services in a manner convenient to families, this includes evening and weekend service provision
• Consult with psychiatrist on a regular basis and attend psychiatric appointments with the youth and family

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

Minimal in nature. 

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