Part-Time Mental Health Professional (Temporary)

PHMC • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides direct therapy to clients enrolled in The Center for Autism’s Outpatient Programs, including Social Competency, STEP, and/or outpatient therapy services. This is a temporary, part-time opportunity anticipated to last approximately four months. An extension is not guaranteed, though the role may continue beyond the initial assignment. Total work hours are capped at 20 hours per week.

The Social Competency program runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with schedules that may be split between Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. STEP program hours are Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Outpatient therapy hours vary.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification paths: a master’s degree in a human services area (such as social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy) and at least one year of direct care experience or supervised practice; or Pennsylvania licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Have the physical ability to lift clients and supplies, play on the floor, and run with or after clients.
• Be able to access all areas of the Center for Autism service area.
• Have access to personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, or group sessions for clients engaged in outpatient programming.
• Plan and lead sessions and activities appropriate to clients’ developmental levels and clinical needs.
• Pursue therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission.
• Supervise clients to ensure safety.
• Complete incident and injury reports.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
• Implement the Center for Autism’s clinical philosophy, emphasizing individualized assessment and treatment planning.
• Complete all relevant documentation.
• Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and treatments relevant to the ASD client population.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pertinent community resources for the ASD client population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time