CLINICIAN

Apis Services Inc • Philadelphia, PA

7d • $0 - $53,444

About The Position

The Counselor works in NOVA III, a residential treatment program serving adults with co-occurring substance abuse, mental health, and serious medical issues. The role partners with residents to develop treatment and recovery goals, provides individual and group therapy, evaluates progress, and supports residents’ ongoing care and aftercare planning. The Counselor maintains respectful, trauma-informed interactions and works collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and other members of each individual’s support team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or currently completing a Master’s program in the field with a minimum of two years completed.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience leading therapeutic groups.
• Experience working with individuals with significant trauma histories.
• Ability to understand and function within a trauma-informed environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain respectful and trauma-informed interactions with residents, staff, family members, and visitors.
• Partner with individuals to develop treatment and recovery goals related to medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse disorders.
• Facilitate and document three to four group therapy sessions per week.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment and recovery plans based on participant goals for a caseload of up to eight individuals.
• Evaluate residents’ progress and report to funders or referral sources as requested through authorization and re-authorization reviews.
• Facilitate and document individual sessions with assigned individuals at least once weekly.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations for new residents.
• Assist residents with aftercare planning and follow-up.
• Participate actively in clinical case conferences as a member of the individual’s support team.
• Provide clinical guidance to nursing and support staff.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, shift meetings, and clinical supervision as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time