Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Bebashi - Transition to Hope

MidAtlantic Employers' Association•Philadelphia, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bebashi - Transition to Hope, a leading nonprofit organization serving Philadelphia’s diverse and underserved communities, is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our Wellness Center team. This role will report to Director of Clinical Services. Bebashi - Transition to Hope, founded in 1985 as the first Black-founded and Black-led organization in the U.S. to address the HIV/AIDS crisis, now operates as a comprehensive health and social services agency. Our mission is to empower people to enhance the quality of their health and overall well-being by providing access to high-quality healthcare, education, and social services. Our wellness centers provide low-barrier, culturally competent primary care and preventive health services for uninsured, underinsured, and underserved individuals—particularly LGBTQ+ and BIPOC residents of Philadelphia.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field (required).
Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania LPC license in good standing (required).
Minimum of 3 years of post-master’s counseling experience in a clinical or community health setting.
Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed care to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with integrated primary and behavioral health models preferred.
Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and other payer documentation standards strongly preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Training or certification in trauma, substance use counseling, or crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients referred through Bebashi’s Wellness Center and case management programs.
Conduct behavioral health assessments and screenings (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs) to identify and address patient mental health needs.
Develop and monitor personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, ensuring goals align with overall wellness and primary care outcomes.
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based therapy tailored to the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients.
Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning for clients in acute distress.
Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and prevention specialists to ensure integrated, holistic care coordination.
Maintain detailed, compliant, and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care, including psychiatry and substance use treatment providers.
Participate in case conferences, quality improvement meetings, and multidisciplinary team huddles.
Provide staff education on behavioral health topics and contribute to community mental health outreach.