Mental Health Therapist

Description:

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc., a highly accredited and innovative Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center located in Northeast Philadelphia, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join their team. PATH has earned a 5-star provider rating from CBH (Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity) and is known for its commitment to quality care, innovative programming, and staff recognition.

Mission: To help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life.

As a Mental Health Therapist at PATH, you will be responsible for providing high-quality individual and group therapy services using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, recovery principles, and trauma-informed practices in a culturally sensitive manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver therapy services including individual, couples, family, and group sessions

• Maintain a dedicated caseload under the supervision of the program manager

• Assess individual needs through comprehensive evaluations

• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments and collect relevant background information

• Actively engage clients in treatment and provide outreach as necessary

• Address psychiatric rehabilitation principles using the Boston University Approach when appropriate

• Plan and implement topic-focused group therapy

• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other team members regularly

• Ensure timely documentation, including discharge planning

• Take appropriate emergency action during medical incidents

• Maintain productivity expectations and flexible scheduling based on client needs

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services

• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders

• Strong organizational skills

• Active driver’s license

• COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to get vaccinated required

Why Work at PATH?

• Meaningful work that truly impacts lives

• Competitive pay with annual increases and performance/longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits for staff and families

• Generous PTO (holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days)

• No-cost pension plan

• Professional development including licensure supervision

• Modern treatment facility with innovative resources and modalities

• Internal career growth and advancement opportunities

• Eligible for Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Employee referral bonuses

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.