PHP Therapist for Recovery & Behavioral Health

Kolmac-Integrated-Behavioral-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking a PHP Therapist to provide individual and group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning within the Partial Hospitalization Program. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and maintain compliant clinical documentation.

The position emphasizes DSM-5 diagnostics, trauma-informed approaches, and crisis support, with a focus on recovery and comprehensive patient care across PHP and related levels of care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably with PHP or outpatient programs.
• Experience in assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of DSM-5 diagnoses and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic modalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and support clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including biopsychosocial evaluations and diagnostic screenings using DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct care through evidence-based individual and group therapy sessions, including psychoeducational and addiction recovery groups at IOP and OP levels of care.
• Deliver clinical interventions grounded in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and other best-practice modalities.
• Facilitate case management sessions, including treatment goal setting, discharge planning, and collaboration with referral sources and external providers.
• Educate clients on mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery strategies, and coping skills.
• Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings to review client progress and coordinate holistic care.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support patients in crisis after hours, as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in alignment with organizational, state, and CARF standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and other providers to meet the co-occurring psychiatric and substance use needs of patients.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic alliance that is collaborative, individualized, and adaptable to evolving clinical needs.
• Promote the organization’s image in a professional, supportive, and educational manner within the community and with referral partners.
• Stay informed on current clinical practices, regulatory changes, and advancements in the behavioral health field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, as measured by outcomes such as patient retention, treatment goal achievement, successful program completion, and transitions between levels of care.
• Obtain necessary secondary signatures on documentation from licensed supervisors when applicable.
• Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Therapy (individual)

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking a PHP Therapist to provide individual and group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning within the Partial Hospitalization Program. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and maintain compliant clinical documentation.

The position emphasizes DSM-5 diagnostics, trauma-informed approaches, and crisis support, with a focus on recovery and comprehensive patient care across PHP and related levels of care.