Primary Therapist/Activities Therapist

CATCH Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CATCH Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a licensed master’s level clinician to join Lehigh House LTSR’s residential program, where clinical judgment and ongoing resident relationships matter.

You will carry a caseload of eight residents, conduct group and individual therapy, participate in meetings, and complete documentation in accordance with city, state, and program guidelines. Before starting, candidates must clear PA criminal history, FBI clearance, and Child Abuse clearance; pay is hourly up

Qualifications

• Master's degree in one of the social sciences and psychiatric experience including group therapy.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with documentation and clinical reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of eight residents
• Conduct various therapy groups
• Conduct individual therapy and documentation throughout the week
• Co-facilitate clinical meetings as directed
• Assess prospective residents for admission and write reports and recommendations
• Visit residents when hospitalized and write reassessments and recommendations
• Participate in therapeutic outings in community with activity therapists
• Participate in monthly utilization review meetings
• Weekly supervision with Associate Director
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings
• Consult with Associate Director, ICM(s), and resident family members regarding clinical and residential issues
• Complete all documentation required by City, State, and program guidelines
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Stress Management/Composure

Ethical Conduct

Social and Communication Skills

Patience

Customer/Client Focus

De-escalation techniques

Empathy

Listening Skills

Flexibility

Critical Thinking

Education

Master's degree in social sciences

Job description

Job Description:

Lehigh House LTSR is where clinical work actually means something. We run an integrated residential program for Community Behavioral Health consumer living with serious mental illness, people who need real sustained support, in a community setting instead of a hospital bed. If you have been looking for a role where your clinical judgement carries weight and your relationships with residents build over time, this is the role for you!

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

Saturday, Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm

40 hours a week, full time

What You Will Do:

• Carry a caseload of eight residents
• Conduct various therapy groups
• Conduct individual therapy and documentation throughout the week
• Co-facilitate clinical meetings as directed
• Assess prospective residents for admission and write reports and recommendations
• Visit residents when hospitalized and write reassessments and recommendations
• Participate in therapeutic outings in community with activity therapists
• Participate in monthly utilization review meetings
• Weekly supervision with Associate Director
• Participate in LTSR task force meetings with OMH
• Attending weekly treatment team meetings
• Consult with Associate Director, ICM(s), and resident family members regarding clinical and residential issues
• Complete all documentation required by City, State, and program guidelines
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

What You Will Need:

A master's degree in one of the social sciences, plus real psychiatric experience that includes group therapy and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills:

• Stress Management/Composure
• Ethical Conduct
• Social and Communication Skills
• Patience
• Customer/Client Focus
• De-escalation techniques
• Empathy
• Listening Skills
• Flexibility
• Critical Thinking

Physical Demands:

• Climbing stairs regularly
• Standing or sitting for long stretches
• Lifting and carrying heavy items
• Bending, kneeling and reaching
• Passively restrain individuals in emergency situations

Before starting, candidates must clear a PA criminal history check, FBI clearance, and Child Abuse clearance

Pay: Hourly, up to $26/hr

Location: Lehigh House LTSR/Partial Hospital program on Lehigh Avenue

Supervisory Responsibility:

None, so you can focus fully on your caseload.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CATCH Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATCH Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CATCH Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CATCH's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.