Social Worker
About The Position
The Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall-Mercer (PATCH) is looking for a licensed or license-eligible master’s level clinician to join our team full-time. PATCH provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for youth ages 4-18 with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive-related disorders at Hall Mercer. PATCH is the only designated evidence-based practice center for exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (EX-CBT) for youth (gold-standard psychosocial treatment for pediatric anxiety) in Philadelphia’s public mental health system. The mission of PATCH is threefold: (1) Provide high-quality mental health care to youth with anxiety and related disorders, (2) Train the next generation of practitioners in evidence-based assessment and treatment for pediatric anxiety and related disorders, and (3) Advance clinical research to enhance treatment effectiveness for pediatric anxiety and related disorders for a population with historically low representation in clinical trials. PATCH primarily serves Philadelphia Medicaid youth, and approximately half of youth served identify as racial or ethnic minorities.
Requirements
- Master of Science, Master of Social Work, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- License or license eligible in the state of PA required.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with an M.A., M.S., M.S.W., or related degree, with Exposure Therapy/CBT training and experience working with pediatric populations are encouraged to apply.
- Experience delivering exposure therapy to youth with anxiety or OCD is a plus but not a requirement.
- Candidates who are fluent in Spanish or Mandarin are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct clinical services to youth in the PATCH program, including intake evaluations and therapy services.
- Receiving in-house training in exposure-based CBT, consistent with the PATCH treatment model.
- Using evidence-based assessment progress monitoring tools to guide treatment practice.
- Supporting quality improvement efforts aimed at improving family engagement in services and increasing the cultural responsiveness of services provided.
- Opportunities to supervise graduate trainees and support community outreach efforts are available to interested and qualified candidates.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible work options
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
