Children's Therapist

PATH People Acting To Help•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center serving Northeast Philadelphia. The Children's Therapist promotes PATH’s mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life. Working as part of a team with a mental health worker, the therapist provides intensive family-based services intended to prevent out-of-home placement and improve family relationships. Services are delivered primarily in families’ homes and include individual, family, and group therapy; assessments; service coordination; and crisis prevention and intervention. The role includes specialized training and supervision.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or psychology from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in the CASSP system.
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using the eco-systemic structural family therapy model.
Work collaboratively with an assigned mental health worker to provide comprehensive services and linkages.
Provide 24/7 beeper or cell phone coverage on a rotating basis.
Deliver services at times convenient to families, including evenings and weekends.
Consult regularly with a psychiatrist and attend psychiatric appointments with youth and families.