Weekend Primary Therapist, Lehigh House

CATCH, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend schedule

Pre-employment clearances paid

Physical paid

Job summary

CATCH is seeking a weekend Primary Therapist for Lehigh House in Philadelphia. This 16-hour weekly role combines individual therapy with group sessions on Saturdays and Sundays, 8am–4pm, serving adults with serious mental illness in a structured residence setting.

You will develop treatment plans, assess admissions, and coordinate with the care team, hospitals, and families. A master's in a social science and two years of psychiatric experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related social science.
• At least two years of psychiatric experience with adults having serious mental illness, including group therapy.
• Availability for Saturday and Sunday, 8am–4pm.
• Strong documentation and clinical judgment; ability to work in a treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and run therapy groups on your shifts.
• Build and update treatment plans with each resident on your caseload.
• Assess prospective residents for admission and complete reassessments for hospitalized residents.
• 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

Therapy

Teamwork

Documentation

Crisis assessment

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 our weekend 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 Saturday & Sunday, 8am to 4pm

Status Part-time, 16 hours a week

Caseload Eight residents

Location 1019 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual therapy and run therapy groups on your shifts
• 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 Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm
• Strong documentation, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work as part of a treatment team

The Honest Part

This role is every Saturday and Sunday. 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
• A weekend schedule that leaves your weekdays free
• CATCH pays for your pre-employment clearances and physical
• Benefits based on employment status and eligibility, which may include paid time off, holidays, a 403(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program resources

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.