CLINICAL THERAPIST
About the Role
As a Clinical Therapist, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, or adults within a behavioral health and substance use treatment setting. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based care, supporting recovery goals, and coordinating services to meet the comprehensive needs of individuals served.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based practices
- Partner with individuals to develop and achieve recovery goals related to mental health and/or substance use disorders
- Conduct initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Support aftercare planning and follow-up services
- Maintain an active caseload and ensure consistent client engagement
- Track treatment plans and documentation to meet program and funder requirements
- Participate in clinical team meetings to review treatment progress and discharge planning
- Identify and coordinate additional resources and community supports
- Advocate for individuals to ensure access to necessary services and supports
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and organizational standards
- Provide supervision to non-licensed staff as required
- Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
- Master's degree in a human services field preferred
- State certification or licensure required or ability to obtain within designated timeframe
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders
- At least 1 year of experience in substance use/drug and alcohol treatment
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Required clearances (as applicable): ACT 33/34, PA State PATCH
- Crisis intervention and behavioral management
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations in behavioral health/residential care
- Medication administration familiarity (if applicable)
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
Schedule
Full-Time
About Our Organization
For more than 56 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to providing caring, effective and innovative services that empower people of all abilities to build a better life for themselves. Resources for Human Development (RHD) is a nonprofit organization with over 115 human service programs across the country and serving tens of thousands of people with effective programs supporting intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more.