Primary Therapist - Weekend Shifts (Penrose Place)

CATCH Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Orientation & training

Benefits package

Wellness center access

Job summary

CATCH Inc. is seeking a Primary Therapist for Penrose Place in Philadelphia, PA, to provide individual and group treatment for residents in a 16-bed long-term structured residence and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a social science field and at least two years of psychiatric/behavioral health experience with adults. Weekend shifts pay $26 per hour and offer potential benefits and professional support.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a social science field.
• At least two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience with adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy and completing clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Strong clinical judgment, crisis-intervention, documentation, organization, communication, and care-coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial and other required assessments and maintain an assigned clinical caseload.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans and measurable recovery goals.
• Provide individual therapy and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention and coordinate next steps with nursing, psychiatry, program leadership, and outside providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, reassessments, and transition documentation.
• Coordinate hospital follow-up, admissions evaluations, community resources, therapeutic outings, and continuity of care.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, supervision, utilization review, program meetings, and required training.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field

Job description

Primary Therapist - Weekend Shifts (Penrose Place)

2401 Penrose Avenue, 2401 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PENROSE PLACE LTSR

Primary Therapist - Penrose Place

Individual therapy, group treatment, and clinical care coordination

$26.00 per hour

8am – 4pm

Philadelphia, PA

The Primary Therapist provides individual and group treatment for residents of Penrose Place, a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. You will manage an assigned caseload, develop person-centered treatment plans, support residents during crises, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team and community providers.

What You'll Do

• Complete biopsychosocial and other required assessments and maintain an assigned clinical caseload.
• Develop, implement, review, and update individualized treatment plans and measurable recovery goals.
• Provide individual therapy and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention and coordinate next steps with nursing, psychiatry, program leadership, and outside providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, reassessments, and transition documentation.
• Coordinate hospital follow-up, admissions evaluations, community resources, therapeutic outings, and continuity of care.
• Participate in treatment-team meetings, supervision, utilization review, program meetings, and required training.

What you'll bring

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in social work, counseling, psychology, another social science, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• At least two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience with adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy and completing clinical assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Strong clinical judgment, crisis-intervention, documentation, organization, communication, and care-coordination skills.

What CATCH Offers

• Meaningful work in a small, team-based residential program.
• Job-related orientation, training, and ongoing support.
• Benefits are based on employment status and eligibility and may include medical, dental and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; life and disability benefits; a 403(b) plan; tuition reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program resources; and CATCH Fitness Center access.

Conditions of Employment

Following a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete the job-related background checks, clearances, credential verifications, and health requirements for the position. Required credentials and clearances must remain current.

CATCH, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by law.

2401 Penrose Avenue, 2401 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America