Clinician – Outpatient Services (Part-time – Evening)

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center in Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified professional to provide psychotherapy to children and families. The role includes conducting therapy sessions, completing necessary assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology and have at least one year of relevant experience. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office. The role aims to engage diverse populations through therapeutic processes.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work or Psychology or a related degree.
• Minimum of one year experience providing psychotherapy to children and their families.
• Licensed or licensed eligible in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions for assigned children and families.
• Complete CANS assessments demonstrating improvement.
• Conduct intake assessments and recommend referrals.

Skills

Psychotherapy for children

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Cultural competency

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Masters of Social Work or Psychology

Licensed or licensed eligible

Tools

MS Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Summary of Essential Functions

• Engage children and families in therapeutic process by providing 1 therapy session a week. These sessions can be individual, family therapy, or collateral sessions with parents/caregivers for each child assigned to the caseload.
• Complete 100% of the Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) for each child assigned and demonstrate at least a 30% improvement in at least 2 of the needs that were pinpointed at the pre CANS.
• Conduct and write-up intake assessments and follow through with appropriate recommendation and/or referrals.
• Participate in individual and group supervision as agreed upon with supervisor.
• Attend in‑service and training meetings as assigned and in accordance with state and CBH regulations, external trainings and CCTC’s mandatory trainings as required for continued licensure, if applicable.
• Consistently maintain productivity expectations.
• Provide emergency clinical services as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate chart records and ensure necessary documents and signatures are completed and maintained for each intake and ongoing case assignments.
• Develop and complete discharge plan with parents/caretakers for each discharged case.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work or Psychology or related degree.
• Minimum of one‑year experience providing psychotherapy to children and their families; internship experience is accepted.
• Licensed or licensed eligible in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Experience and interest in working with an interdisciplinary team setting.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, including those CCTC serves, staff, other provider agencies, payers and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills that support CCTC’s mission and vision.

Technical/Computer Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Proficient in handling office equipment (faxes, copiers, scanners).
• Working knowledge of EMR systems.