Philadelphia FIGHT

Outpatient Therapist

(LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Job Description

Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00a.m. to 5:00pm (No evenings or weekends)

Department: Behavioral Health

Clinical Site: Diana Baldwin Clinic (1211 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor)

Supervisor: Chief, Behavioral Health

Full-Time, 40 hours per week; Exempt

This is an exciting opportunity available for a dynamic LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to provide quality behavioral health services in a small and supportive clinic.

Organization Background

Philadelphia FIGHT, initially founded in 1990 as a comprehensive AIDS service organization, is now a Federally Qualified Health Center with five clinical sites, providing access to state-of-the art, culturally competent primary care, advocacy, social services, consumer education, and outreach for all patients in need. The Diana Baldwin Clinic is focused on offering quality, strengths-based clinical services using evidence-based modalities. We encourage our therapists to use creativity and collaboration with others to provide sound therapeutic treatment. Our office environment has a professional and supportive team atmosphere, with staff that has valuable insight into the human experience, who are open to continuous learning, and who value both their colleagues and clients they serve.

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is someone who has experience working with multiple diagnoses and gender identity/sexual orientation concerns.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a caseload of up to 30 clients for weekly individual sessions.

1. Provide a variety of interventions to best support the needs of each client.
2. Collaboratively develop treatment plans with clients every 6 months.
3. Complete empirically validated assessments with clients every 6 months.

1. Participate in monthly administrative and clinical supervision meetings
2. Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
3. Document sessions and non-billable notes in EMR.
4. Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health treatment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with others as needed.
• Experience with diverse populations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit.
• Ability to bend, climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to squat occasionally

Benefits Package

Philadelphia FIGHT offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• 15 vacation days per year (increases to 20 after 1 year of employment).
• 12 sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 403B with employer match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1.
• FSA with an annual employer contribution for medical
• HRSA-approved site with loan repayment options available.

Work Environment

• Generally works in a clinical office environment but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical clinical setting.

Other

Initial probationary period is three months.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Philadelphia FIGHT requires proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series for all new employees hired. Medical and religious exemptions will be honored consistent with EEOC regulation.

FIGHT is and EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution.

We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds.