CHILDREN'S THERAPIST - PER SESSION

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:

A company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children/youth under age 21 and their families. Such services include assessment, individual, group, couples and family therapy and case management.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provide direct clinical treatment including individual, couple, family, and group therapy using approved treatment modalities and interventions
• Provide case management services as needed for assigned children/families
• Maintain liaison contacts with schools and other agencies involved with assigned children/families
• Be aware of assigned youth’s financial liabilities, coordinate any financial changes with the Billing Department, and assist families in securing third party resources when indicated.
• Complete all required documentation including treatment plans, assessments, annual reviews, progress notes and discharge summaries in a comprehensive, timely and legible manner and in accordance with PATH policies and procedures
• Be flexible in scheduling appointments to meet children and families needs
• Contribute to any quality improvement/ outcome measurement tracking and data gathering as assigned
• Meet productivity standards for your position
• Work 2 – 3 evenings per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university in a Human Services profession. 
• LCSW, LPC or LMFT licensure preferred. 
• One year post-Master’s experience with children/youth/families. 
• Good organizational skills.