Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Bebashi - Transition to Hope

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Bebashi - Transition to Hope

Philadelphia, PA

(Full Time, Permanent opportunity)

Bebashi - Transition to Hope, a leading nonprofit organization serving Philadelphia’s diverse and underserved communities, is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our Wellness Center team. This role will report to Director of Clinical Services.

About Bebashi - Transition to Hope:

Founded in 1985 as the first Black-founded and Black-led organization in the U.S. to address the HIV/AIDS crisis, Bebashi - Transition to Hope now operates as a comprehensive health and social services agency. Our mission is to empower people to enhance the quality of their health and overall well-being by providing access to high-quality healthcare, education, and social services.

Overview:

Our wellness centers provide low-barrier, culturally competent primary care and preventive health services for uninsured, underinsured, and underserved individuals—particularly LGBTQ+ and BIPOC residents of Philadelphia.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients referred through Bebashi’s Wellness Center and case management programs.
* Conduct behavioral health assessments and screenings (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs) to identify and address patient mental health needs.
* Develop and monitor personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, ensuring goals align with overall wellness and primary care outcomes.
* Deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based therapy tailored to the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients.
* Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning for clients in acute distress.
* Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and prevention specialists to ensure integrated, holistic care coordination.
* Maintain detailed, compliant, and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
* Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care, including psychiatry and substance use treatment providers.
* Participate in case conferences, quality improvement meetings, and multidisciplinary team huddles.
* Provide staff education on behavioral health topics and contribute to community mental health outreach.

Key Competencies:

* Hands-On Clinician: Willingness to engage directly in client care while supporting larger organizational goals.
* Culturally Responsive Care: Deep understanding of intersectionality, stigma, and health equity principles.
* Clinical Judgment: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills grounded in evidence-based practice.
* Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively with medical, case management, and outreach teams.
* Empathy and Advocacy: Dedication to client-centered care that empowers and uplifts underserved populations.
* Organizational Agility: Able to balance clinical priorities with documentation, data collection, and compliance needs.

Working Location and Conditions:

* Primarily onsite at Bebashi’s Primary Wellness Center (4101 Woodland Ave) with some travel to our North Philly Location (1217 Spring Garden)

* Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; occasional evenings or weekends for outreach or client needs.
* May include limited telehealth services as approved.
* Regular supervision and access to professional development resources provided.

Experience and Qualifications

Education:
* Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field (required).

Licensure:
* Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania LPC license in good standing (required).

Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of post-master’s counseling experience in a clinical or community health setting.
* Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed care to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations.
* Familiarity with integrated primary and behavioral health models preferred.
* Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and other payer documentation standards strongly preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred).

Preferred:
* Bilingual (English/Spanish).
* Training or certification in trauma, substance use counseling, or crisis intervention.