Mental Health Therapist II

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Mental Health Therapist II to provide professional mental health treatment and crisis evaluations for youths and families. The role includes assessment of psychosocial functioning, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure comprehensive care.

The therapist will mentor developing clinicians and contribute to treatment planning and policy understanding within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum two years of post-master’s degree experience.
• Licensure in NY/NJ/PA upon hire (LCSW/LPC/LMFT).
• Knowledge of child development and psychopathology essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health treatment and crisis evaluations for youth and families.
• Collaborate across disciplines, programs, departments, and organizations.
• Consult to developing mental health providers in treatment of youth and families.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Child psychopathology knowledge

Therapy & assessment techniques

Behavioral methodology

English communication

Staff leadership

Collaboration

Public health policy awareness

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling

Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Post-master’s experience in behavioral health/clinical services

Job description

Location:

Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare

Location:

Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare

4601 Market St

Philadelphia, PA, 19139, US

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Therapist II provides professional mental health treatment and crisis evaluations to patients and families, utilizing recognized best practice interventions in assessment, individual, family, and/or group contexts. Core services include assessment of psychosocial functioning and capacities, ability to complete a mental status examination, ability to diagnose mental health conditions, crisis intervention and stabilization, and providing treatment recommendations. The role involves delivering various therapies to address mental health and addiction disorders affecting youth and their families. Collaboration across disciplines, programs, departments, and organizations is essential. The therapist must also provide consultation to developing mental health providers in the treatment of youth and their families.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development and related areas.
• Knowledge of child psychopathology.
• Knowledge of therapy and psychological assessment techniques for youth and families.
• Knowledge of behavioral methodology and principles.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to direct and motivate staff teams.
• Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare team providers.
• Ability to develop trusting relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Sensitivity to inclusion and belonging, assisting staff in this undertaking.
• Ability to identify community resources for families and advocate on their behalf.
• Professional approach and appearance with high emotional maturity.
• Ability to learn public health policy and healthcare legislation and respond as a family advocate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a psychiatric hospital, health organization, or mental health agency setting.

Required Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• At least two years of post-master’s degree experience providing direct behavioral health/clinical services.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (New Jersey or Pennsylvania) upon hire.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (New Jersey or Pennsylvania) upon hire.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) (New Jersey or Pennsylvania) upon hire.
• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (New Jersey or Pennsylvania) upon hire.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (New Jersey or Pennsylvania) upon hire.

• Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K