Forensic Outpatient Clinician (Fee-for-Service)

Career Opportunities @Phmc•Philadelphia, PA

16h

About The Position

Joseph J. Peters Institute, a nationally recognized provider serving children, adolescents, and adult survivors of trauma, as well as individuals who engage in problematic sexual behavior and intimate partner violence, seeks a Fee-For-Service Forensic Outpatient Clinician for our Adult Safety and Responsibility Program. Preference will be awarded to candidates who have experience working with adults who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors and/or adults who have engaged in intimate partner violence. This candidate must be committed to providing the highest quality clinical services to participants in JJPI’s programs. This person will report to the Director of the Safety and Responsibility Program.

Requirements

Works effectively with other staff and contributes to the team approach of treatment
Ability to meet timelines
Ability to communicate in writing and orally
Master’s degree required in a field related to clinical work from an accredited program
Minimum of two years of relevant clinical work experience with a forensic population (can include practicum or internship experience)

Nice To Haves

Training in risk assessment and evidence-based/evidence-informed treatment and assessment for adults with problematic and abusive sexual behavior and for adults who have engaged in intimate partner violence
Clinical licensure in Pennsylvania (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
Clinical work experience with individuals with histories of problematic sexual behavior and intimate partner violence/domestic violence
Experience in risk assessment

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest quality clinical services for all clients of JJPI.
Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions for adults with a history of problematic sexual behaviors and/or relational violence.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosexual evaluations for adult participants referred to the adult outpatient program.
Interview participants and other parties involved in a participant’s care.
Administer psychometric measures and interpret results.
Write comprehensive evaluation reports in a timely fashion.
Collaborate with a supervising psychologist on determining DSM-5 diagnoses.
Attend clinical meetings and scheduled supervision.
Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.
Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions for adult and adolescent participants.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.
Maintain a caseload of participants.
Make initial contact with each participant within five working days of assignment.
Complete an Initial Resiliency Plan Review within the first two visits of client contact.
Complete updated resiliency plans every 6 months or as clinically indicated.
Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions and within 72 hours of group sessions.
Follow up appropriately with clients and probation when a participant has missed a session.
Complete discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.
Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.
Complete and submit utilization reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week.
Complete required court reports for court-involved clients.
Maintain compliance with the guidelines and requirements of various funders.
Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.
Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.
Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.
Work with other staff to develop new treatment programs to promote the financial performance of the agency.
Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.
Maintain own liability insurance.