Mental Health Clinician

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

About The Position

CGRC’s Truancy and Delinquency Prevention Program provides advocacy for appropriate educational services and support within the justice system. Clinicians identify areas where children, adolescents, and families need support, connect them with resources, and advocate on their behalf. They provide intensive therapy in home, school, and community settings for children and adolescents with social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders and their families. The role offers opportunities to use a variety of clinical interventions and to provide a continuum of services, including intensive case management, system advocacy, information and referral, individual, group, family, and couples therapy, and crisis intervention and stabilization. Program hours vary according to need and availability. CGRC describes its clinicians as partners in the organization’s strategic plan. The organization offers reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training, opportunities to develop leadership competencies and career interests, and participation in committees, task forces, or work groups. CGRC also supports employees who are furthering their education with flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within the organization, and licensure supervision. The organization encourages work-life balance and personal self-care goals. The position includes a relaxed working environment and flexible work schedules. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package, generous time off and benefits, and access to discounts and offers through the Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments using program principles to assess client and family dynamics.
Provide therapy services to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
Develop effective and timely treatment goals with measurable objectives.
Monitor service provision through intensive case management to ensure clients receive quality and appropriate services and interventions.
Provide information and referral services to clients and families to help ensure they receive quality and appropriate services and resources.
Provide individual therapy for children or adults, group therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy.
Provide system advocacy and crisis intervention and stabilization.