Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor – After-School Program

PHMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PHMC seeks a master’s-trained Counselor for the Bridge Intensive Prevention Services (BIPS) after-school program serving youth ages 10–19 and families in West Philadelphia. You will provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling, coordinate with the Case Manager, and connect clients to additional services in the community.

You will maintain a caseload, complete assessments, participate in team meetings, and ensure DHS-compliant documentation while working 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, family therapy, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant counseling experience.
• Experience serving diverse populations, including at-risk youth and their families.
• Experience applying trauma-informed care principles in direct services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an approximate caseload of 17 youth and their families, providing weekly family-focused counseling and case coordination.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager to deliver coordinated, family-centered treatment on-site and in participants’ homes.
• Provide trauma-informed support to youth facing challenges at home, in school, and in the community.
• Assist with intake and assessment using the Bridge biopsychosocial assessment form.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings at intake and as additional concerns emerge.
• Develop individualized, comprehensive treatment plans informed by psychological evaluations and other assessments.
• Participate in service plan meetings with the Case Manager, youth, and families to establish treatment goals and discharge criteria, incorporating discharge planning from admission.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations throughout Philadelphia to connect youth and families with appropriate resources.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, life skills, and other structured educational groups for BIPS youth.
• Coordinate with behavioral health providers and other professionals involved in each youth’s and family’s care.
• Refer youth and families to additional treatment and support services as needed.
• Attend required case consultations, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of contacts, services, and progress toward treatment goals in accordance with DHS documentation requirements.
• Enter progress notes and maintain current case records in the CBPS database.
• Perform additional administrative duties assigned by the Program Director to support program operations and growth.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Tools

Case Management

Verbal Communication

Working with Children

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Job description

PHMC seeks a master’s-trained Counselor for the Bridge Intensive Prevention Services (BIPS) after-school program serving youth ages 10–19 and families in West Philadelphia. You will provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling, coordinate with the Case Manager, and connect clients to additional services in the community.

You will maintain a caseload, complete assessments, participate in team meetings, and ensure DHS-compliant documentation while working 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.,