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Full-timeDescriptionSalary: $50,000
Job Status:
Full Time, Exempt
Department:
Behavioral Health
Reports to:
Behavioral Health Program Director
Locations:
- Rising Sun Avenue Clinic - 4301 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Front & Westmoreland Clinic - 3265 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
ABOUT APM
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. We have been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE:
The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides supportive, person-centered therapeutic services to help clients improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. The MHP ensures timely, culturally responsive care while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with the treatment team to support positive outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence based practices.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation for all services provided.
- Monitor client progress, adjust treatment goals as needed, and ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate with internal staff, external providers, schools, hospitals, and community partners.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
- Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed.
- Uphold ethical standards, cultural competence, and trauma informed care practices.
- Provide telehealth services.
- Perform any other related tasks, which may be required.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills (typing) or have legible writing skills.
- Good English writing skills using behavioral health terminology.
- Complete ten hours of continuing education training every year (proof required).
- Complete CBH mandatory trainings within three (3) months of hire and yearly afterwards.
- Complete CPSL certificate training.
- Communication and Coordination with school officials regarding the care of child clients when necessary.
BENEFITS:
- Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/month reimbursement with proof of current insurance
- Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife
- Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
- 403B Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, and Public Transportation expenses
- Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resources
- Could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as APM is a non-profit
- Voluntary Plans include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Short-term and Long-term Disabilities
- Employee Referral Program
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
- 12 Days of Paid Holidays
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, and marriage and family therapy.
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience as a psychotherapist.
- LANGUAGES: Spanish and English
- CLEARANCES: If hired, you will have to submit FBI results, PA Criminal Background Clearance, and PA Child Abuse Clearance along with other documentation.
Salary Description$50,000.00
