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Therapists - Mental Health
Philadelphia, PA

Wedge Recovery Centers is seeking therapists to provide assessment and individual/group therapy to adults & children at our Outpatient Mental Health Clinics. Fee-for-service positions are available. We offer flexible hours during the day, evening, and Saturdays. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, or Vietnamese will be eligible for higher fee-for-service rates. Please see below for more detail about the position, qualifications, duties, and the organization.

Wedge provides an excellent work environment, with opportunities for advancement.

Visit us at http://www.wedgepc.com

Wedge Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Therapist

SUPERVISOR: Program Director

SUMMARY

This is a direct care clinical position that is primarily focused on the provision of counseling services to individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. A Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the provision of a variety of services including, but not necessarily limited to; counseling, intake, referral, case management, and other duties related to the provision of professional counseling, as well as the appropriate maintenance

of a client record. Assignments and other duties may be expanded based on the therapist’s ability and scope of professional expertise. Mental Health Therapists are directly supervised by the Program Director of the location where they work. Contact with individuals and groups, family members, managed care and insurance companies, and public welfare offices are a major aspect of this position. Ultimately, the Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the professional delivery of therapy services to those clients on his or her caseload, as well as the appropriate maintenance of all client records under his or her care. This includes assurance that all documentation in a client record is completed in a thorough and timely fashion, and complies at all times with all regulatory obligations (i.e., OMHSAS guidelines).

QUALIFICATIONS

• A licensed mental health clinician (psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical social worker)

OR

• A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as: psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, or marriage and family therapy. In order for a degree to count as a mental health degree, the degree must contain at least twelve (12) credit hours in clinical coursework in the foundations of behavioral health and the provision of mental health services (i.e., individual, group, and family therapy, abnormal psychology, psychopathology, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical practicum.)Other courses may count as determined by a review of the transcript/syllabi. No more than three (3) of these twelve (12) credit hours can be derived from a supervised clinical mental health practicum experience (teaching/education/other non-clinical practicum experiences will not count). Courses such as statistics, program and policy development, and program administration will not be counted as behavioral health courses because they do not include instruction in the direct provision of mental health services. If coursework is part of a medical degree, there must be clear evidence that the course was directly related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders rather than medical conditions. Appropriate medical degrees/training will include substantial training in mental health disorders; medical degrees that are behavioral health-related usually include a residency in psychiatry.

PLUS

• A minimum of two (2) years verified paid experience providing mental health treatment. In special circumstances, individuals with less than two (2) years’ experience may be hires. These individuals must receive intensive supervision on a weekly basis until two (2) years’ experience is acquired.

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the delivery and theory of counseling.
• Demonstrated awareness and ability to effectively utilize the DSM.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a clinical team-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least one hour at a time
• Must be able to ascend/descend two flights of stairs
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to travel independently between Wedge locations and required external locations
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with clientele who have severe disabilities and challenging behaviors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for fulfilling all aspects of contract (if applicable, see attached).
• Fee-for-service therapists are responsible for maintaining twenty (20) contacts per week to maintain employment status.
• Responsible for performing individual, group and/or family/couples counseling as needed and prescribed.
• Responsible for working cooperatively with the client in the development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Responsible for insuring that all documentation in the client record is completed in a timely and thorough fashion, and that all documentation is completed in full compliance to all regulatory obligations.
• Responsible for preparing reports as needed.
• Responsible for assisting psychiatrists in completing Medical Assistance and Social Security assessments as necessary.
• Responsible for promptly informing psychiatrists of any pertinent psychiatric issues, including psychiatric emergencies, medication issues, etc.
• Responsible for supporting other team members in the event of a psychiatric emergency.
• Responsible for being fully aware of caseload and capable at any time to present clinical data on any client under his or her care.
• Responsible for performing other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor and/or upper management.
• Responsible for completing required continuing education annually as required by State and CBH regulations.
• Responsible for attending all supervision meetings and staff meetings as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to all Wedge policies and procedures.
• Responsible for adherence to compliance and continuous quality improvement procedures, including CQI reporting, internal audits and reporting fraud and abuse.

ABOUT WEDGE RECOVERY CENTERS

Wedge Recovery Centers has been providing mental health and substance use treatment since 1994, offering services to individuals in the Community Behavioral Health (CBH) system at our seven locations in Philadelphia. The Wedge continuum of services encompasses adult outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment, an opioid treatment program (including medication-assisted treatment), early intervention for adolescents at risk for substance use, outpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents and children, and community-integrated recovery centers (CIRC; a hybrid psychiatric rehabilitation program) for adults and older adults. In 2016, Wedge was designated as an Opioid Use Disorder Center of Excellence by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2018, Wedge was designated an Evidence-Based Practice Provider by CBH. Wedge is also widely-recognized as a provider of services to underserved communities, with staff who represent diverse cultures and speak at least seven languages in addition to English.
The mission statement of Wedge Recovery Centers is Changing Lives Through Recovery. In order to meet this mission, Wedge is committed to offering resilience and recovery-based services that are culturally appropriate and help individuals use their personal strengths to maximize their potential. This philosophy underlies service development and implementation of all behavioral health services at Wedge. Wedge values embracing diversity and cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment to respect, compassion and positive customer service in all interactions with those who participate in services and with the greater community. Wedge seeks to instill hope and promote well-being for individuals and families who are impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, and the various complications that result from these challenges. In partnership with the individuals and families served by Wedge, it is essential to provide a sense of empowerment and responsibility in both overcoming these obstacles and obtaining a fulfilling life in the community. To further this goal, Wedge seeks to continually build mutually supportive and informative relationships with community stakeholders. It is this philosophy that supports our healthcare collaborations, education and employment efforts, community outreach and education, and development of natural supports, promoting wellness for those we serve and the community as-a-whole.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a 100% masking policy, an employee vaccine mandate, and we screen all entrants.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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