Masters Level Therapist

First Episode Psychosis Recovery Oriented Counselor (Masters Level Therapist)

FEP is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) approach to treating young people who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis (FEP). The FEP Team offers young people an array of services, including low-dose medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis, Family Education, Case Management, Supported Education and Employment, and Peer Support services. Service coordination is guided by the young person's voice and choice. FEP seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by instilling hope through empowerment to guide their own treatment, educating them about their psychosis, re-establishing relationships, and re-integrating them back into the community whether it's attending school or working. The Masters Level Therapist is a full-time position to support young people throughout Delaware County.

Position Summary:

• The Masters Level Therapist will provide direct services to individuals, families, and groups through an evidence-based Coordinated Specialty Care program, specifically CBT-P and case management.
• Administer assessments for intake and outcome measures including: Quality of Life, Cognitive Functioning, Differential Diagnosis, and functional assessments related to community integration.
• Create, maintain, update and implement treatment plans according to the needs of the young people.
• Provide psychoeducation to young people and their families related to psychosis in an individual and/or group format.
• Coordinate care given by collaborating with FEP team members and multidisciplinary professionals to provide and facilitate care in accordance with policies and procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the Program Model and of Child and Family Focus.
• The FEP Therapist will empower young people to set and achieve recovery goals and empower young people to increase self-advocacy.
• Provide program outreach to the community to decrease the duration of untreated psychosis and to stimulate referral sources.
• Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Human Service or related field including psychology, counseling or social work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing CBT
• Experience working with transition aged youth (15-30)
• Experience working with Schizophrenia Spectrum population
• Crisis Management Experience

Perks:

• Free supervision hours towards licensure
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Professional collaboration and consultations with University of Pennsylvania
• Training and active participation with Heads Up Initiatives for the state of Pennsylvania

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary range of $50,000-52,000
• Annual Salary Increase and Bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue Cross
• Dental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by Guardian
• Ancillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy provided by CFF
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 17 days of Paid Time Off with additional days added through years of service
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K plan with company match and profit sharing
• Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
• Clearance Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for On-Call Rotation

*Eligibility Requirements apply

CFF is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.