Youth Forensic Clinician - Fee-for-Service

PHMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

PHMC is seeking a fee-for-service Clinician to work in the Youth Safety & Responsibility Program (YSRP) at Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) in Philadelphia. The role centers on group and individual therapy for adolescents with sexual behavior problems, with weekly consultation participation and emphasis on high-quality clinical services.

Experience with adolescents in delinquency contexts is preferred. The clinician reports to the program directors and contributes to program development while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of adolescent clinical experience preferred.
• Experience treating youth with sexual behavior problems is preferred.
• Experience working with youth involved in the criminal justice system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services to JJPI Youth Safety & Responsibility Program participants.
• Develop and implement innovative treatment techniques for adolescents.
• Participate in resiliency reviews and staffing when treatment is at impasse.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy to participants.
• Monitor and support supervisees to ensure effective clinical work.
• Provide evidence-based treatment and integrate data for diagnostic conclusions.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions or 72 hours for groups.
• Maintain and update resiliency plans and discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• Attend clinical meetings and supervision; maintain accurate clinical records.

Skills

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Clinical documentation

Consultation

Education

Masters in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Category : Therapist II

Requisition Number : YOUTH006820

• Posted : September 18, 2025


• Part-Time

Locations

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JJPI Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19110, USA

Description

SUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM: Youth Safety & Responsibility Program (YSRP)

ROLE TYPE: Fee-for-service (Contract)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Joseph J. Peters Institute, a nationally recognized provider serving perpetrators and survivors of sexual abuse, seeks a fee-for-service Clinician. This Clinician will work in JJPI’s Youth Safety & Responsibility Program (YSRP), facilitating group and individual therapy for adolescents with sexual behavior problems. The Clinician will also participate in weekly consultation groups. This individual will be responsible for providing the highest quality clinical services to YSRP participants. Experience treating adolescents with delinquency issues is preferred.

Reports to: Director of Youth PSB Programs and Evidence-Based Practices Director of Youth PSB Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide the highest quality clinical services to participants at Joseph J. Peters Institute.


• Develop and implement innovative techniques to serve the participants of JJPI more effectively.


• Participate in resiliency reviews and staffing for participants who are at an impasse in treatment or are ready for discharge.


• Provide individual and/or group therapy to participants.


• Monitor and ensure high utilization levels and effectiveness of clinical work completed by supervisees.


• Provide evidence-based treatment to participants.


• Analyze and integrate data gathered during evaluations to provide diagnostic conclusions and treatment recommendations.


• Provide comprehensive written reports to guide treatment and to respond to referral sources.


• Attend clinical meetings and scheduled supervisions.


• Maintain clinical records in accordance with agency, managed care, and licensing requirements.


• Seek out appropriate professional training to meet licensing requirements.


• Potential to get trained in selected agency EBPs (e.g., PE and DBT)


• Assist in developing and implementing new, innovative treatment strategies.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies.


• Understand the impact of the caseload requirements on the financial performance of the agency.


• Work with other staff to develop new treatment programs to promote the financial performance of the agency.


• Promote the agency in interactions with other agencies and professionals.


• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual session (or 72 hours of group session) with participant.


• Complete updated resiliency plans every 6 months.


• Complete discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.


• Follow up appropriately with participants and Probation when a participant misses a session.


• Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.


• Attend resiliency reviews and staffing when needed.

SKILLS:

• Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.


• Provide input into new programs and work to implement more effective methods of delivering services.


• Understand and communicate with other programs within the agency and work to foster a collaborative team approach across all programs.


• Assist in developing and maintaining referral network.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in a field related to clinical behavioral health work required

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of relevant clinical behavioral health experience with adolescents required (can include internship/practicum experience)


• Preferred: Experience working with youth with sexual behavior problems


• Preferred: Experience working with youth involved in the criminal justice system

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Critical Thinking

Advanced

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

Masters or better in Clinical and Counseling Psychology or related field.