Outpatient Program Supervisor

Description:

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Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you're passionate about providing high-quality therapeutic support to individuals in need, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Contractor Therapist. In this essential role, you will empower individuals and families seeking mental health, behavioral health, emotional, or developmental support by delivering compassionate, evidence-based services that foster healing, growth, and resilience.

Contract |Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19134 and 19133 Area| Bilingual Speaker Required (Spanish Speaking) | Licensure Supervision Available

Rate:

Starting at $41.00/HR

Scheduled:

Be able to contracted between the hours Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM, Saturdays 8AM-5PM you will be able to work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

Summary

Contractor Therapist will provide a comprehensive assessment of individuals (who may be children or adults) who may have co-occurring diagnoses. The staff therapist develops a recovery plan in partnership with the individual/family. When indicated and appropriate, the recovery plan will include goals, objectives and interventions aimed to also address substance use and health & wellness goals which impact behavioral health goals. The Contractor Therapist uses a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including evidence-based practices (EBPs), including motivational interviewing and may also include other EBPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides recovery-oriented screenings and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for assigned individual with reference to substance use challenges, when appropriate.
• Provides individual and group therapy to address addictive behaviors that complicate primary mental/behavioral health issues, using Evidence Based practices and approaches.
• systematic in multidisciplinary team meetings, individual supervision, group supervision to review progress on cases to ensure communication and comprehensive approach to treatment including collaborating with external teams to ensure coordination between systems; participates in supervision/meetings aimed to enhance skills related to providing effective care.
• Views individuals from a strengths approach in preparation of treatment plans, with a focus on recovery.
• Completes assessments, reports, and structured screening tools on a regular basis (I.e., PHQ-9, tobacco screen, CAGE-Aid, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) scale, etc.) to ensure quality data and outcome reporting.
• Maintains and updates community resources, provides information and shares with team.
• Completes all clinical documentation and other required paperwork according to required time frames and according to program guidelines.
• Participates in required clinical training and supervision sessions.
• Participates in required agency meetings; attends in service training to meet mandated training hours and ensure professional development.
• Maintains professional and ethical interactions and services.
• Adheres to all requirements, expectations, guidelines, regulations, and procedures outlined by the program, COMHAR, CCBHC, and all regulatory bodies.
• Plans and assists individuals to increase community tenure, enhance quality of life, and attain highest level of independent functioning.
• Demonstrate active caseload management: evaluating level and frequency of care, outreach, and consistent scheduling, prompting care coordination (as appropriate), and following discharge/aftercare planning.

Requirements:

Outpatient Therapist Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. or;
• Full certification as an addiction's counselor or a co-occurring disorder professional by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National Certification Body or certified by another state government's certification board. (Certification includes: CAADC (Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic), ADC, CAAC (Certified Associate Addictions Counselor), CCJP, CCDP, and CCDPD). Advanced degree preferred with experience working with individuals diagnosed with both mental/behavioral health and substance use diagnoses. (Agency works with each clinician to develop a training program to expand their expertise in evidence-based practices).
• Active professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or equivalent)—or pre-licensed clinicians with supervision options, if applicable.
• Experience in behavioral health /substance use field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills is required.
• Experience providing mental health or behavioral health therapy.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Licensure Supervision Available

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives." Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR's team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhyhwjd We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Compensation details: 34 Hourly Wage

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