Children's Therapist
About the Organization
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide 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 for high-quality, innovative programs and staff contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
Why Work at PATH?
- Competitive pay with annual increases
- Performance and longevity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
- Generous 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
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy with identified families using the eco-systemic structural family therapy model
- Work collaboratively with an 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, including evening and weekend service provision
- Consult with a psychiatrist on a regular basis and attend psychiatric appointments with the youth and family
Requirements
- 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
Physical Demands
Minimal in nature.