Mental Health Technician Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA)

Program: Outpatient Programs

Role Type:

This is a temporary, part-time opportunity anticipated to last approximately four months. While an extension is not guaranteed, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial assignment.

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for direct therapy with clients enrolled in The Center for Autism’s Outpatient Programs, including Social Competency, STEP, and/or outpatient therapy services. The Social Competency program runs Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; may be split as Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Hours for the STEP program are on Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. Outpatient therapy service hours vary. Total work hours are capped at a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, family, or group sessions for clients engaged in outpatient programming.
• Plan and lead sessions/activities for clients appropriate to developmental level and clinical needs.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement.
• Supervise clients to ensure safety.
• Complete incident/injury reports.
• Participate in team meetings as needed.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
• Implement the Center for Autism’s clinical philosophy by emphasizing the importance of 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.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Integrity
• Caring and Empathy
• Cultural Competency

Physical Requirements:

• Employee must have the physical ability to lift clients and supplies.
• Employee must have the physical ability to play on the floor and run with/after clients.
• Employee must have the ability to access all areas of the service area of the Center for Autism.
• Employee must have access to personal transportation.

Qualifications:

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Have a master's degree in an area of human services (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) AND have at least 1 year of direct care experience or supervised practice
• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Education

• Masters or better in Psychology or related field

Skills

• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Working with Children

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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