School Based Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

Child Guidance Resource • Haverford Township, PA

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About The Position

CGRC’s Outpatient Therapy Services (OPS) provide individual, family, and group therapy, psychological and psychiatric assessments, and psychiatric medication services to children and adolescents. Therapy may address anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, grief and loss, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and friendship skills.

The School Based Outpatient Therapist uses a variety of clinically based interventions—including talk, play, art, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other strategies—to help clients and families achieve agreed-upon treatment plan goals. The role includes conducting assessments, providing therapy, coordinating with other professionals, tracking outcomes, and completing documentation and administrative duties. The position also requires completion of training and participation in supervision.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, rehabilitative or activity therapy, or a related behavioral health field; Special Education is not accepted as a behavioral health field.
• At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to assess client and family dynamics, determine diagnoses, and make treatment recommendations.
• Provide therapy services to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
• Develop effective and timely treatment goals with measurable objectives.
• Facilitate agreement on therapy goals and tasks and define each participant’s role.
• Consult with other professionals involved in services to the child, adolescent, and family.
• Provide information and referral services to help clients and families access appropriate services and resources.
• Use treatment plans and outcome measures to track and adjust the course of therapy.
• Meet program productivity expectations.
• Complete chart documentation, billing requirements, and other paperwork consistent with licensure, accreditation, funding sources, and CGRC technology reporting requirements.
• Complete required training and actively participate in supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.

Benefits

• Reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training.
• Flexibility for classes and internship possibilities within the organization.
• Availability of licensure supervision.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career development and opportunities to learn and grow within the organization.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous time off and benefits for eligible employees.
• Tickets at Work discounts and offers for employees and their families.
• Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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