Philadelphia FIGHT

Behavioral Health

Clinical Outpatient Therapist Job Description

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

FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans' institution. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds. 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.

Qualifications: The ideal Clinical Outpatient Therapist is someone who has experience working with multiple diagnoses and gender identity/sexual orientation concerns. They will also have experience working with diverse populations, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with others as needed. The Clinical Outpatient Therapist will have a current Pennsylvania license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), and at least 3 years of experience in mental health treatment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Maintain a caseload of up to 30 clients for weekly individual sessions.
2. Provide a variety of interventions to best support the needs of each client.
3. Collaboratively develop treatment plans with clients every 6 months.
4. Complete empirically validated assessments with clients every 6 months.
5. Participate in monthly administrative and clinical supervision meetings.
6. Crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
7. Document sessions and non-billable notes in EMR.
8. Other duties as requested or assigned.

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 matching up to 4%.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1.
• FSA options for health savings, dependent care, and transportation.
• HRSA-approved site with loan repayment options available.

Work Hours: 40 Hours/Week (M-F 9:00am -5:00pm); Exempt

Work Location: Diana Baldwin Clinic, 1211 Chestnut Street 6th Fl, Phila, PA 19107

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