Therapist- Family Based Services

Central Behavioral Health; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

ID Theft Protection

Travel Assistance

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

PSLF Eligible

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Central Behavioral Health in Norristown, PA seeks a Family Based Therapist to deliver in-home therapy to children and adolescents in a two-person clinical team. You will work with families to foster stable homes and improve emotional and behavioral well-being.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field as listed above.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program.
• Strong interpersonal, client-centered approach; comfortable with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in two-person clinical teams to provide high-quality family therapy and resource coordination.
• Engage with both the child and family to foster a stable home environment and improve caregiver skills.
• Manage a caseload of 6–8 children and their family members.
• Participate in career development certification trainings and weekly supervision.
• Conduct three weekly sessions with clients and their families, with additional sibling and parent treatments if needed.
• Facilitate referrals for necessary supportive services and maintain timely case notes.

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, or Human Services

Job description

Location: Norristown, PA
Schedule: Full-time | 37.5 hours/week flexible scheduling to support consumers’ needs.

Central Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Montgomery County community for over 75 years. We provide outpatient and community-based behavioral health services for individuals of all ages. Our mission is to empower people to overcome behavioral health challenges and lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

About the Family Based Therapist Role

A Family Based Therapist collaborates within a two-person team, delivering in-home therapy and support services to children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. The team engages with both the child and their family, aiming to foster a stable home environment, enhance caregivers’ skills, and promote emotional and behavioral well‑being in the child.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• No-Cost Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Travel Assistance Services
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Ancillary Voluntary Benefits
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Employee Discount Programs

Time Off & Flexibility

• Starts at 27 days of PTO annually (vacation & sick time): pro-rated based on hire date
• 7 Paid Holidays + Up to 2 Floating Holidays
• Additional days awarded with tenure

Professional Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Eligibility requirements may apply

• Collaborate in two-person clinical teams to provide high-quality family therapy and resource coordination.
• Employ creative approaches to engage young individuals and their families, addressing complex family-system issues.
• Manage a caseload of 6-8 children and their family members.
• Participate in career development certification trainings.
• Engage in weekly supervision sessions.
• Conduct three weekly sessions with clients and their families, offering individual and family therapy, with additional sibling and couples/parent treatment if required.
• Facilitate referrals for necessary supportive services.
• Maintain client files, ensuring timely completion of case notes and treatment plans, adhering to licensing and quality standards consistently.

Qualifications

Education

An Administrative Case Manager will have one of the following:

• Holds a Master’s Degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, or Human Services.

Experience & Skills

• Have at least 2 years of experience in a Child and Adolescent Service System Program. (Relevant internship experience could be considered.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach
• Comfortable with digital tools and basic technology use (tablets, phones, computers etc.)
• Computer exposure to EHR systems is helpful.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Subject to the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law.

In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must provide originals for photocopying of the following before starting: All clearances must be within 3 years of hire date for adult positions and 1 year of hire date for Children based positions.

Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider.