Clinical Outpatient Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

We are looking for a dynamic LCSW, LPC, or LMFT to provide quality behavioral health services in a small and supportive clinic. If you have previous experience working with non-profit agencies or with Federally Qualified Health Centers, we would like to meet you. A successful Clinical Outpatient Therapist will be creative, collaborative, and committed to providing sound therapeutic treatment to the patients we serve.

The patients and staff at Philadelphia FIGHT's Community Health Centers are diverse and represent a broad spectrum of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, and physical ability. The Diana Baldwin Clinic is focused on offering quality, strengths-based clinical services using evidence-based modalities. 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.

This is a full-time position. Applicants are expected to be actively licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and have 3 years of experience to be considered.

About the Role:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday (9:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Location: Diana Baldwin Clinic, 1211 Chestnut Street, 6th Fl, Phila, PA 19107
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • FSLA status is exempt with an annual salary of $70-80K per year. 
  • 3 weeks of PTO (4 weeks after 1st year) + 11 paid holidays. 
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage. 
  • Employer-funded Short-Term Disability coverage and Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) with employer contribution. 
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with options for basic plan or Roth 403(b) contributions with employer matching up to 4%. 
  • Discounted education options with partnered institution Pierce College. 
  • And a multitude of other employee benefits, such as the option to contribute to medical discount programs, legal services, charitable contributions, and pet insurance coverage!

Requirements:

1. Master's degree in social work or related field.
2. 3+ years of experience as a therapist required.
3. Current license to practice in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Professional Counselor/ Family & Marriage Therapist (or working toward licensure).
4. Competency in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups with behavioral health/substance abuse problems in a primary care setting.
5. Prior experience delivering services to adult persons with histories of incarnation, homelessness, mental illness, substance dependence, and trauma preferred.
6. Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, electronic medical records, e-mail, time sheet management, reporting, internet research, etc. using relevant software such as HRIS and Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
7. Discretion, initiative, and ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.
8. Due to a high volume of Spanish speaking patients, bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are strongly preferred.
9. Must be able to exercise good judgment and identify when to escalate issues as appropriate.
10. Knowledge of de-escalation methods or willingness to be trained in these methods.
11. Ability to handle stressful situations while providing exceptional customer service.
12. Must be able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in a multi-task environment.
13. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices such as OSHA, HIPAA, HRSA, CLIA and funding body regulations.
14. Strong skillsets in interpersonal relationships and teamwork, attention to detail, dependability, customer service, time management, autonomy and problem solving.
15. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.
16. Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, co- workers, vendors, and clients.
17. Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
18. Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides decision support for treatment planning and assists in the implementation and monitoring of biopsychosocial treatment plans.
2. Provides psychoeducation to patients and their support systems on mitigating risks for substance abuse and mental health disorders and prevention strategies.
3. Utilizes motivational interviewing to create self-care plans and skills training to facilitate disease self-management, improved coping, distress tolerance, stress reduction, and relaxation.
4. Conducts brief problem-solving cognitive interventions to modify negative thinking and promote self-efficacy.
5. Each clinician will have a weekly caseload of 30 active clients. Provides assessments, referrals, individual, couples, group and/or family therapy. 
6. Conducts groups based on patient needs and therapist's specific clinical expertise.
7. Completes Biopsychosocial Evaluations, Initial Treatment Plan, BDI, BAI, and MSE in accordance with funding requirements with concurrent review.
8. Coordinates care of clients with medical staff and referral sources.
9. Alerts appropriate clinic staff and aid in crisis intervention as needed.
10. Accurately documents all activities related to patient care appropriately in the Electronic Medical Records/appropriate databases in compliance with contracted funding sources and the established timeframe set forth by FIGHT policy.
11. Completes all billing documentation as needed (billing codes and other documentation) as required by contracted funding sources.
12. Abides by all compliance standards including but not limited to completing training and attending all required team/staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings and/or other check-ins.
13. Upholds and ensures compliance and attention to all FIGHT policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.
14. Other duties as assigned to fulfill FIGHT's mission.

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.