Mental Health Therapist

Company: Wedge Recovery Centers
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

NOTE: Wedge Recovery Centers is subject to a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for EmployeesTherapists - Mental HealthPhiladelphia, PAWedge Recovery Centers is seeking therapists to provide assessment and individual/group therapy to adults & children at our Outpatient Mental Health Clinics. Fee-for-service positions are available. We offer flexible hours during the day, evening, and Saturdays. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, or Vietnamese will be eligible for higher fee-for-service rates. Minimum of a masters degree is required. Please see below for more detail about the position, qualifications, duties, and the organization.Wedge provides an excellent work environment, with opportunities for advancement.Visit us at http://www.wedgepc.comWedge Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJOB TITLE: Mental Health TherapistSUPERVISOR: Program DirectorSUMMARYThis is a direct care clinical position that is primarily focused on the provision of counseling services to individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. A Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of a variety of services including, but not necessarily limited to; counseling, intake, referral, case management, and other duties related to the provision of professional counseling, as well as the appropriate maintenance of a client record. Assignments and other duties may be expanded based on the therapists ability and scope of professional expertise. Mental Health Therapists are directly supervised by the Program Director of the location where they work. Contact with individuals and groups, family members, managed care and insurance companies, and public welfare offices are a major aspect of this position. Ultimately, the Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the professional delivery of therapy services to those clients on his or her caseload, as well as the appropriate maintenance of all client records under his or her care. This includes assurance that all documentation in a client record is completed in a thorough and timely fashion, and complies at all times with all regulatory obligations (i.e., OMHSAS guidelines).QUALIFICATIONS* A licensed mental health clinician (psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical social worker)OR* A minimum of a masters degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as: psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, or marriage and family therapy. In order for a degree to count as a mental health degree, the degree must contain at least twelve (12) credit hours in clinical coursework in the foundations of behavioral health and the provision of mental health services (i.e., individual, group, and family therapy, abnormal psychology, psychopathology, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical practicum.)Other courses may count as determined by a review of the transcript/syllabi. No more than three (3) of these twelve (12) credit hours can be derived from a supervised clinical mental health practicum experience (teaching/education/other non-clinical practicum experiences will not count). Courses such as statistics, program and policy development, and program administration will not be counted as behavioral health courses because they do not include instruction in the direct provision of mental health services. If coursework is part of a medical degree, there must be clear evidence that the course was directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders rather than medical conditions. Appropriate medical degrees/training will include substantial training in mental health disorders; medical degrees that are behavioral health-related usually include a residency in psychiatry.PLUS* A minimum of two (2) years verified paid experience providing mental health treatment. In special circumstances, individuals with less than two (2) years experience may be hires. These individuals must receive intensive supervision on a weekly basis until two (2) years experience is acquired.* Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the delivery and theory of counseling.* Demonstrated awareness and ability to effectively utilize the DSM.* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a clinical team-oriented environment.Job Type: Part-timePay: $36.00 per hourExpected hours: 15 29 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* Flexible scheduleMedical Specialty:* PsychiatrySchedule:* Choose your own hoursWork Location: In personby Jobble

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