Child life therapist job description

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 provision of brief, up to 6 weeks, clinical assessment, interventions and crisis management for children and their families in Northeast Philadelphia. The CMIS program operates 7 days/ week, 365 days/year between the hours of 8:00am – 9:00pm. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, parent education, brief resolution focused treatment and linkages to behavioral health and community services. Services may be provided with a bachelor’s level case manager as a team member.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years verified, paid, post-master’s therapy experience with children/youth and training and experience in family therapy.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Upon referral assignment, contact the family to schedule an initial visit offering same day/next day availability.
2. Engage the youth and family upon the first visit to develop an understanding of the events that led to the crisis, educate the family on the role and time limited nature of CMIS and begin treatment and crisis planning.
3. During one of the initial 2 sessions with each family develop a treatment plan, implementation of interventions, including conflict resolution and crisis management.
4. Collaborate with the psychiatrist on any medication and/or evaluation needs
5. Provide therapeutic interventions for the youth and family, in the home, community and school, utilizing intensive crisis de-escalation techniques and parenting education that will focus on parenting education; conflict resolution skills and improvement of communication skills.
6. Provide in home sessions as often as needed but at minimum 2 -3 times per week.
7. Link the youth and family to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with the youth and family until the connection and collaboration is completed at the CRC.
8. Promote family sustainability and assure services are family driven.
9. Utilize approved evidence based tools, practices and assessments.
10. Collaborate with the case manager on resources and linkages needed and assure the linkages are in place and the family well connected.
11. Provide rotating on call coverage between the hours of 9:00pm and 8:00am.
12. Provide direct crisis support and intervention with assigned families and during times of surges in mobile crisis (CMCT) calls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Minimal in nature.

PATH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In this position you will work as a Military Adult Therapist. Both full time and part time positions available. You must hold a VA independent license such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Counselor Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) and be local to the installation. Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary responsibility to provide the full breadth of MFLC (Military Family Life Counseling) counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include non- medical, short-term, walk-around counseling, training/health and wellness presentations, provision of health fairs, and consultation to installation command regarding behavioral health issues. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation.

Provides non-medical, short-term, solution focused, walk-around counseling directly to service and family members. Services include assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuring linkage as appropriate), and follow-up as indicated.

Delivers training and health and wellness presentations, participates in health fairs and other base/installation activities as requested/directed.

Enters counselor activity data on a daily basis through smart phone, or web application, to assure that reporting is accurate from assigned installation, while maintaining client/service member confidentiality.

Creates a presence on the installation in which the service and family members feel comfortable approaching the counselor and recognize the program to be confidential. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources and provides appropriate linkages for service members and their families. Partners with POC to provide MFLC services in a manner that addresses the needs of the installation. Develops an effective and professional working relationship with the installation POC.

Provides MFLC response to critical incidents, surge and on demand events, and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) program manager. Counselor will flex schedule to respond to urgent requests as needed.

Manages duty to warn and restricted reporting situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol and staffs the cases with Regional Supervisor/Regional Director.

Communicates with Regional Supervisors and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.

Participates in regular in-services/training, Quality Improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.
Other Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Master's Degree from an accredited Graduate Program in a Mental Health-related field.
Valid unrestricted counseling license from a State, District of Columbia, US Territory or Commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner. For assignments within the 50 states, counselors shall be licensed or certified in the state in which the MFLC is providing client services.
A minimum of two years of post-masters licensure counseling supervised clinical experience.
Requires ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned, in order to accomplish job functions, and to respond quickly to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation and/or within a school setting, which includes the need to traverse short and/or long distances within the base to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor or uneven locations (e.g., steep inclines, stairs, grass), and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions.
May require travel to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.
Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site specific requirements to work at designated locations. For example, for some assignments, counselors will need to have certain immunizations or vaccinations and provide record of receipt.
Ability to prove US Citizenship and must be fluent in English.
Understanding, sensitivity and empathy for service members and their families. Ability 36 to develop trusting, helping relationships. Ability to work with individuals and families 37 from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Prior military service/military family member and/or strong familiarity with military culture and command structure; ability to establish productive relationships with high ranking military personnel preferred.
Prior services as MFLC and/or CYB counselor strongly preferred.
Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) Clearance and an Installation Records Check (IRC), Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprints Check.
Vehicle Operator's License Requirement: Unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR, all contractor personnel providing counseling support at Government locations shall possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license. As a condition for employment under this contract, contractor personnel may be required to pass all tests for and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar, for use at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations, if required.
General Job Information
Title
Military Adult, Child Youth and School Therapist
Grade
MFLC Tier 3
Work Experience - Required
Clinical
Work Experience - Preferred
Education - Required
Masters - Behavioral Health, Masters - Social Work
Education - Preferred
License and Certifications - Required
Current licensure required for this position that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements - Care Mgmt, DL - Driver License, Valid In State - Other, Must be an independently licensed behavioral health clinician - Care Mgmt
License and Certifications - Preferred
Salary Range
Salary Minimum: $59,922
Salary Maximum: $100,280
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Community Based Child Therapist

Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) has become the employer of choice for behavioral health care services in the Twin Cities Metro. Since 1980 behavioral health care professionals have started their careers at ACP and have stayed because we believe in providing our therapists with both personal and professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in our efforts to provide the right care in the right place at the right time to people of all circumstances.

ACP is hiring full-time or part-time Mental Health Therapists to provide therapy and skills to clients within our Community-Based Program. Therapists will be able to provide therapy and skills to a wide variety of clients in an in-home setting.

ACP provides free individual and group clinical supervision from board-approved supervisors. This is a great opportunity for individuals who have a master's in behavioral health studies or a related field and are on track to become a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

ACP is an AA/EOE employer. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
Complete diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans
Develop therapeutic relationships to establish personal recovery goals, rehabilitative goals, and objectives with each client
Collaborate and coordinate services with school staff, families/guardians of clients, case managers, and medical personnel
Requirements:
Master's or other graduate degrees majoring in psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, marriage, and family therapy, or related fields from an accredited college or university and be on track to be a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate mental stability and model appropriate boundaries
Timely and accurate submission of documentation of services and other documents as required
Must possess a valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance and be willing to travel within the Twin Cities metro area.
Benefits
Relational hours towards licensure.
Flexibility and control over your schedule
Free individual and group clinical supervision
Free CEU and education stipend opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
Nice Healthcare Service (free chat, video, and home healthcare visits)
Paid Time Off
Health insurance (Medica)
Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
Vision insurance (EyeMed)
Free Malpractice insurance
401K Retirement: ACP automatically contributes regardless of employee contribution
Caseload provided (ACP is a preferred provider with insurance companies)
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