Primary Therapist, Lehigh House

CATCH Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Pre-employment clearances

Paid time off

Job summary

CATCH Inc. is hiring a Primary Therapist for Lehigh House in Philadelphia to lead care for a caseload of eight residents in a 16-bed program.

You’ll provide individual therapy, run therapy groups, and develop treatment plans while coordinating with the treatment team. Requirements include a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another social science, plus at least two years of psychiatric experience with adults living with serious mental illness and group therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another social science.
• At least two years of psychiatric experience with adults living with serious mental illness, including group therapy.
• Availability every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Strong documentation and ability to work as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and run therapy groups throughout the week.
• Build and update treatment plans with each resident on your caseload.
• Assess prospective residents for admission and visit hospitalized residents to complete reassessments.
• Coordinate care with the Associate Director, ICMs, families, hospitals, and partner agencies.
• Join treatment team meetings, weekly supervision, utilization review, OMH task force meetings, and community outings with residents.

Skills

MSW / related field

Psychiatric experience

Group therapy

Availability Mon Sat Sun

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / psychology

Job description

Lehigh House is where clinical work means something.

We run a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence and Partial Hospitalization Program for adults living with serious mental illness: people who need real, sustained support in a community setting instead of a hospital bed. As Primary Therapist, you’ll lead care for a caseload of eight residents, your clinical judgment will carry weight, and your relationships with residents will build over time.

At a Glance

Pay $26.00 per hour

Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8am to 4pm

Status Full-time, 40 hours a week

Caseload Eight residents

Location 1019 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual therapy and run therapy groups throughout the week
• Build and update treatment plans with each resident on your caseload
• Assess prospective residents for admission, and visit hospitalized residents to complete reassessments
• Coordinate care with the Associate Director, ICMs, families, hospitals, and partner agencies
• Join treatment team meetings, weekly supervision, utilization review, OMH task force meetings, and community outings with residents

What You Bring

• A master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another social science
• At least two years of psychiatric experience with adults living with serious mental illness, including group therapy
• Availability every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Strong documentation, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work as part of a treatment team

The Honest Part

You’ll work every weekend, with Tuesdays and Thursdays off. Some residents are in acute psychiatric distress, and some days the job is helping someone through a crisis. CATCH trains you in non-invasive de-escalation, and your team has your back.

What CATCH Offers

• $26.00 per hour, full-time
• Medical, dental, and vision starting the first of the month after 60 days
• Paid time off, CATCH holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year after eligibility
• Full-time nonprofit work that counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• CATCH pays for your pre-employment clearances and physical

About CATCH

CATCH has served the Philadelphia region for nearly 50 years. We provide treatment, residential, educational, and family support services to people living with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Our work rests on a simple belief: everyone deserves a caring community, a place to call home, and the dignity that comes from living as independently as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CATCH is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants based on ability, qualifications, and job-related factors. Consistent with federal, state, and local law, every qualified applicant receives the same consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, disability, genetic information, status as a holder of a general educational development credential, medical marijuana cardholder status, or any other legally protected classification.

Accommodations:

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to interview, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. We’ll work with you.

Background Screening:

Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the clearances required for this position. Where criminal history is reviewed, CATCH conducts an individualized assessment before making any adverse hiring decision, and applicants are given the opportunity to provide evidence of inaccuracy, rehabilitation, or mitigating circumstances.