Mobile Therapist

Northern Children's Services • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Children's Services (Northern) is seeking passionate Mobile Therapists (MT) to join their team. This part-time position involves providing intensive psychotherapy services to children and families in various settings outside of a traditional office, such as the child's home, school, community centers, or other community locations. The services are tailored to the individualized needs of each child and family, with the child actively participating in their treatment and parents/caretakers as integral members of the treatment team. Northern Children's Services is committed to supporting the healthy development of children, youth, and families, guided by organizational values of Excellence, Respect, Resilience, Cultural Humility & Justice, Healing, and Wellness. They are a certified Top Work Place for 2024.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline AND completed clinical or MH practicum
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or behavioral analysis certification
• Graduate degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Licensed BSC
• At least one year full-time paid experience in the mental health field.
• Excellent working knowledge of clinical issues relating to children, adolescents and families.
• Familiar with multiple child-serving systems (e.g. education, juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health, drug and alcohol, health care and vocational rehab).
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to operate a computer, printer and calculator.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle or access public transportation.
• Requires some flexible work schedules: evening and weekend hours.
• Use emotional intelligence: Respond with empathy and awareness, even in difficult situations.
• Communicate effectively: Listen actively, ask clarifying questions, and avoid judgmental language.
• Understand trauma’s impact: Be aware that clients or colleagues may react based on past experiences, not just the present moment.
• Apply person-first, strengths-based language: Focus on people’s strengths and abilities rather than defining them by their challenges (e.g., saying "a person experiencing homelessness" instead of "a homeless person").

Responsibilities

• Promotes the development of adaptive skills and relationships of the child.
• Is available for crisis intervention and collaborates with child, family and other involved professionals to develop a crisis plan that can include behavioral contracts with the child and lists of community and therapeutic resources.
• Maintains contact with other members of the treatment team and assists in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Helps develop daily routines, which will enhance the treatment approach indicated in the treatment plan.
• Maintains progress notes for every billable and nonbillable contact.
• Completes and submits progress notes within 72 hours from date of service and other billing/encounter documentation weekly to the Clinical Manager for timely review and submission.
• Documents collateral contacts with family and other entities involved with client treatment in progress notes.
• If the MTLC (Lead on the Case) creates Initial Treatment Plan, the MT reviews and updates the Treatment Plan as necessary at least every 6 months of treatment.
• Update treatment plan if a significant event occurs, such as hospitalization.
• Provides child-centered, evidenced-based, family-focused individual and family psychotherapy as appropriate, which addresses the defined problem areas in the treatment plan and is strength-based.
• Ensures that services provided to the child and families are unified and that there is continuity of care.
• Coordinates the overall clinical direction of treatment and determines, with the family and other involved professionals, any other necessary family or child support services (i.e., medication, psychological testing, community supports) and how they can be obtained by the family.
• If medication compliance is an issue for a child, helps the family develop daily routines that ensure medication is taken on a regular basis, and that medication check-ups with the psychiatrist are scheduled and attended by the child and family.
• Participates in clinical consultation/supervision and staff training program as required.
• Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of child and family by using active listening, asking questions, and an exchange of information.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Our EAP offers confidential referral and counseling services to help employees and their families manage life's challenges, including stress management, legal and financial concerns, depression, and substance abuse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level