Contractor Outpatient Therapist

Paproviders; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR seeks a Contractor Therapist to deliver recovery‑oriented, evidence‑based therapy to individuals and families in the Philadelphia area. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, and provide individual and group psychotherapy across outpatient settings.

The role supports a hybrid schedule (3 days at home, 2 days in office) for 30+ hours per week, with opportunities for licensure supervision. Bilingual Spanish welcomed and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Certified addiction/Co-occurring disorder professional preferred by state certification body.
• Active licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW) or pre-licensed with supervision.
• Experience in behavioral health/substance use field.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides recovery-oriented screenings and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for individuals with substance use challenges.
• Provides individual and group therapy addressing addictive behaviors using evidence-based practices.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings and supervision to enhance treatment quality and coordination with other teams.
• Plans treatment from a strengths-based perspective focused on recovery.
• Completes assessments and uses standardized tools (PHQ-9, CAGE-Aid, etc.) for outcome reporting.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation and shares resources with the team.

Skills

Strong clinical documentation

Independent work

Caseload management

Communication skills

Education

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

Addiction/Co-occurring disorder certification

Active licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LSW) or pre-licensed with supervision

Job description

Description

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you’re passionate about providing high-quality therapeutic support to individuals in need, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Contractor Therapist. In this essential role, you will empower individuals and families seeking mental health, behavioral health, emotional, or developmental support by delivering compassionate, evidence-based services that foster healing, growth, and resilience.

Contract |Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19134 and 19133 Area| Bilinguals Welcome (Spanish Speaking) | Licensure Supervision Available at Selection Outpatient Locations

Rate:

Starting at $38.00/HR

Scheduled:

The outpatient hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM. There is an opportunity to have a hybrid schedule of 3 days at home and 2 days in the office for those that provide contracted work for 30+ hours per week.

Summary

Contractor Therapist will provide a comprehensive assessment of individuals (who may be children or adults) who may have co-occurring diagnoses. The staff therapist develops a recovery plan in partnership with the individual/family. When indicated and appropriate, the recovery plan will include goals, objectives and interventions aimed to also address substance use and health & wellness goals which impact behavioral health goals. The Contractor Therapist uses a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including evidence-based practices (EBPs), including motivational interviewing and may also include other EBPs.

Key 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.

You will have the opportunity to work at one of our wonderful three locations

2055 E Allegheny Ave, Enhanced Services

In this location you will be providing recovery-oriented, trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices to support individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs. The role includes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and active participation in multidisciplinary care to promote recovery, wellness, and community functioning. In Enhanced Services you will also get the chance to obtain supervision towards your licensing.

100 S. Broad Street, Specialized Services

In this location you will be providing affirming, recovery-oriented psychotherapy to children and adults within the LGBTQI+ community and individuals affected by or living with HIV, including those with chronic or severe mental illness and co-occurring diagnoses. The role includes conducting comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, developing collaborative and measurable treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices. The therapist maintains timely clinical documentation and engages in ongoing training to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care.

2600 N. American St, Latino Treatment Center

In this location you will be providing culturally responsive outpatient behavioral health services to the Latino community. Our primarily bilingual and bicultural staff deliver services in both English and Spanish, ensuring care is accessible, respectful, and community centered. LTP serves children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management, addressing a broad range of behavioral health needs with a culturally informed approach.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. or;
• 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. (Certification includes: CAADC (Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic), ADC, CAAC (Certified Associate Addictions Counselor), CCJP, CCDP, and CCDPD). Advanced degree preferred with experience working with individuals diagnosed with both mental/behavioral health and substance use diagnoses. (Agency works with each clinician to develop a training program to expand their expertise in evidence-based practices).
• Active professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or equivalent)—or pre-licensed clinicians with supervision options, if applicable.
• 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.
• Licensure Supervision Available

About COMHAR

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.