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COMHAR, Inc. · 1 day ago

Contractor Outpatient Therapist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

COMHAR, Inc. is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. They are seeking a Contractor Therapist to provide high-quality therapeutic support, including comprehensive assessments and recovery plans for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.

Child CareElder CareHealth Care

Responsibilities

Provides recovery-oriented screenings and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for assigned individual with reference to substance use challenges, when appropriate

Provides individual and group therapy to address addictive behaviors that complicate primary mental/behavioral health issues, using Evidence Based practices and approaches

Systematic in multidisciplinary team meetings, individual supervision, group supervision to review progress on cases to ensure communication and comprehensive approach to treatment including collaborating with external teams to ensure coordination between systems; participates in supervision/meetings aimed to enhance skills related to providing effective care

Views individuals from a strengths approach in preparation of treatment plans, with a focus on recovery

Completes assessments, reports, and structured screening tools on a regular basis (I.e., PHQ-9, tobacco screen, CAGE-Aid, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) scale, etc.) to ensure quality data and outcome reporting

Maintains and updates community resources, provides information and shares with team

Completes all clinical documentation and other required paperwork according to required time frames and according to program guidelines

Participates in required clinical training and supervision sessions

Participates in required agency meetings; attends in service training to meet mandated training hours and ensure professional development

Maintains professional and ethical interactions and services

Adheres to all requirements, expectations, guidelines, regulations, and procedures outlined by the program, COMHAR, CCBHC, and all regulatory bodies

Plans and assists individuals to increase community tenure, enhance quality of life, and attain highest level of independent functioning

Demonstrate active caseload management: evaluating level and frequency of care, outreach, and consistent scheduling, prompting care coordination (as appropriate), and following discharge/aftercare planning

Qualification

Master’s degree in Social WorkActive professional licensureExperience in behavioral healthEvidence-based practicesClinical documentationCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Full certification as an addiction's counselor or a co-occurring disorder professional by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National Certification Body or certified by another state government's certification board

Active professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or equivalent)—or pre-licensed clinicians with supervision options, if applicable

1-2 years of experience in behavioral health /substance use field

Experience providing mental health or behavioral health therapy

Strong clinical documentation and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage a caseload