Family Based Therapist

Company: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT PATH INC.PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of 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 and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.WHY WORK AT PATH?PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:A 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!JOB SUMMARY: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.QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family or psychology from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years experience in the CASSP system.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Good interpersonal skills.SPECIFIC DUTIES:
• Provide initial and on-going comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy with identified families using eco-systemic structural family therapy model.
• Work collaboratively with assigned mental health worker team member to provide comprehensive services and linkages
• Provide 24/7 beeper coverage on a rotating basis
• Deliver services in a manner convenient to families, this includes evening and weekend service provision
• Consult with psychiatrist on a regular basis and attend psychiatric appointments with the youth and family
• Collaborate on a regular basis with all systems involved with the youth and family
• Provide on going role modeling and skill building to families
• Provide case management services as needed
• Attend and participate in required eco-systemic family therapy trainings in addition to required state and local trainingsPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Minimal in nature. PI175014747

Keywords: PATH People Acting To Help, Inc., Philadelphia , Family Based Therapist, Healthcare , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania