Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

MVP RECOVERY; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job summary

A mental health treatment provider in West Chester, PA, is seeking a compassionate Outpatient Mental Health Therapist. This role involves conducting therapy sessions, performing assessments, and collaborating with other professionals to provide comprehensive care. Applicants must have a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. The organization offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Candidates seeking licensure as an LPC or LCSW encouraged to apply.
• At least one year experience required in a mental health outpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally competent, client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for clients with mental health diagnoses.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Stay current on best practices and evidence-based practices to improve quality of care to clients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Job Title: Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

• Company: MVP Recovery
• Location: West Chester, Chester County, PA
• About Us: MVP Recovery is a leading provider of comprehensive drug and alcohol mental health treatment services in Delaware County & Chester County. We are dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved mental well-being through evidence-based programs and compassionate care.
• Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to join our team in West Chester, PA. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals at an outpatient level, diagnosed with a mental health disorder. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide individual and group sessions, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for clients with mental health diagnoses.
• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to identify clients' needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, peer specialists, and other staff members to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and treatment interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Stay current on best practices and evidence-based practices to improve quality of care to clients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Candidates seeking licensure as an LPC or LCSW encouraged to apply. LPC supervision provided for individual's seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
• At least one year experience required. Practicum and internship counts as experience if in a mental health outpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing culturally competent and client-centered care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

MVP Recovery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.