Therapist - CMIS

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

PSLF eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Therapist - CMIS to provide brief, up to 6 weeks, clinical assessments, interventions and crisis management for children and families.

The CMIS program operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 8:00am to 9:00pm; services include assessment, crisis intervention, parent education, and linkages to behavioral health and community services. Candidates hold a Master’s in the human services field and have 2 years post-master’s therapy

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years verified, paid, post-master’s therapy experience with children/youth and training and experience in family therapy.
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
• Fluency in at least 2 languages spoken in Northeast Philadelphia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contact the family to schedule an initial visit offering same day/next day availability.
• Engage the youth and family at the first visit to understand crisis events and begin treatment.
• Collaborate with the psychiatrist on medication/evaluation needs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for youth and family in home, community and school settings.

Skills

Therapy experience

Family therapy

Multilingual

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Job description

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Therapist - CMIS

Full Time Professional Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 2302

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Responsible for provision of brief, up to 6 weeks, clinical assessment, interventions and crisis management for children and their families in Northeast Philadelphia. The CMIS program operates 7 days/ week, 365 days/year between the hours of 8:00am – 9:00pm. Services include assessment, crisis intervention, parent education, brief resolution focused treatment and linkages to behavioral health and community services. Services may be provided with a bachelor’s level case manager as a team member.

QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in the human services field from an accredited college or university
• 2 years verified, paid, post-master’s therapy experience with children/youth and training and experience in family therapy
• valid Driver's License and personal vehicle required
• fluency in at least 2 languages spoken in Northeast Philadelphia a plus

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Upon referral assignment, contact the family to schedule an initial visit offering same day/next day availability.
• Engage the youth and family upon the first visit to develop an understanding of the events that led to the crisis, educate the family on the role and time limited nature of CMIS and begin treatment and crisis planning.
• Collaborate with the psychiatrist on any medication and/or evaluation needs
• Provide therapeutic interventions for the youth and family, in the home, community and school, utilizing intensive crisis de-escalation techniques and parenting education that will focus on parenting education; conflict resolution skills and improvement of communication skills.