About the Organization Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
Working at Community Council Health Systems (CCHS) means being part of a compassionate and mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through mental wellness and community support. We foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment where every team member’s contributions are valued and encouraged. At CCHS, employees have opportunities for professional growth, ongoing learning, and career development. We prioritize work-life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. By joining our team, you become part of a dynamic organization committed to innovation, integrity, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
General Overview:
The Group Mobile Therapist role is a full-time position dedicated to ensuring the provision of high-quality behavioral health interventions for children, youth and adolescents in the school, home, and community settings through group services, in tandem with supporting direct clinical care and program operations. The role promotes individualized, evidence-based treatment and supports collaboration across all systems involved in the member’s care.
Duties include:
- Facilitation of school-based group counseling services to IBHS members authorized for GMT services
- Development of relevant, age-appropriate group curricula (e.g. emotional regulation, anger management, social skills etc.)
- Coordination of referrals for group mobile therapy
- Completion of required documentation within 48 hours
- Ongoing collaboration with schools, families and other treatment team members
- Maintenance of a small MT/BC individual services caseload (3-5 cases)
- Provision of case coverage as assigned during staff vacancies
- Assistance with completion of assessments and evaluations as assigned
- Provision of administrative and operational support as follows: authorization and reauthorization needs, documentation review, internal quality audits, treatment plan review, and clinical compliance monitoring
- Support of program development as following: expansion of the group census, identification of outcome measures, monitoring group performance metrics, and support of training initiatives
- Complete all required documentation for standard service delivery, including encounter forms and timesheets
- Complete documents for and authorization and reauthorization of services when appropriate
- Produce required billable hours each week in accordance with IBHS standards
- Attend all IBHS meetings and supervisions as required
Position Requirements
PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
- Licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social worker.
- Llicensed in this Commonwealth as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
- Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
- Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with a least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
Location Community Council
Number of Openings 1
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Category Mobile Therapist
Salary/Sign-on bonus 56,000 to 60,000
Close Date
Created By Donna Mims
Number Filled 0
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s) Sharon Johnson
Open Date 11/3/2026
This position is currently accepting applications.
Mobile Therapist - IBHS Program in Philadelphia, PA