Mental Health Professional Family Based Services

Gemma Services•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gemma Services has a Family Based program operating out of our Mt. Airy and Southwest location. Gemma Services is known for its quality programs that promote safety and nonviolence while cultivating a caring environment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Gemma Services strives to create a community that promotes recovery from trauma for the children and families that we serve. The Family Based Professional/Clinician serves as the primary clinician on the treatment team providing services in homes, schools, and communities, working to avoid the need for a referral to a higher level of care or more restrictive setting for the youth. Responsibilities will also include clinical assessment, building a shared understanding of the needs and strengths of the family system, providing individual client and family support and counseling, oriented toward resolving underlying conflicts and building functional skills.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a clinical discipline, Masters in Family Therapy (MFT) preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in a child or adolescent behavioral health setting.
Knowledge of Family Based program operations and related standards, regulations, and procedures, including documentation requirements.
Proficient PC skills.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a clean motor vehicle record required.

Nice To Haves

Autism Spectrum experience preferred
At least 1 year of experience as a direct clinician, therapeutic support staff (TSS), or higher with children on ASD spectrum preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary clinician on the treatment team providing services in homes, schools, and communities.
Work to avoid the need for a referral to a higher level of care or more restrictive setting for the youth.
Perform clinical assessment.
Build a shared understanding of the needs and strengths of the family system.
Provide individual client and family support and counseling, oriented toward resolving underlying conflicts and building functional skills.