Therapist

Reference #: 2373165

Description

Job title

Therapist

Reports to

Clinical Manager/Program Director

Position Summary

The therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapies to children, adolescents or adults depending on program support population using evidence-based practices in addiction-substance use disorders, mental health diagnosis and other areas as required by program. Perform initial assessment, treatment plans, individual and group counseling, coordinate with program support staff to identify and secure additional services and resources based on client needs.Morris Home supports transgender and nonbinary individuals with a gender-affirming and supportive environment as they develop the knowledge, skills, and supports necessary to promote sobriety, manage emotional and behavioral difficulties, choose and maintain safe and healthy lifestyles, and develop healthy relationships with peers, family and the community. Morris Home, the only residential recovery program in the country to offer comprehensive services specifically for the transgender and gender-expansive community, provides a safe, recovery-oriented environment in which people exist as their authentic selves and are treated with respect and dignity.

Essential Duties and Functions

Therapy

Conduct intake assessments including recommendations for treatment

Provide individual, group and family therapies to people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Caseload management

Maintain active caseload including engaging individuals in ongoing treatment.

Maintain tracking system for treatment plans, and other required documents to meet program funder guidelines and program goals.

Participate in clinical group meetings regarding ongoing treatment goals, progress and discharge as needed.

Administrative

Enter documentation into electronic medical records in accordance with agency guidelines.

Must be LGBTQ competent and affirming

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field.

Two years' experience providing direct therapy in the area of mental health, substance use or IDD.

Familiar with standard business computer software programs and electronic Health Care Database programs.

ACT 33/34 clearances if required by program

FBI clearance, as needed

Basic knowledge of LGBTQ best practicesRequirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Walk

Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

Climb (stairs/ladders)

Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Reaching (high or low)

Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

Direct Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor/Program DirectorIf the position being applied to reports out of Philadelphia PA:

RHD employees working in programs within the City of Philadelphia are required to provide proof of Covid vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, they must receive at least one shot in a two -dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. Final doses must be received within 8 weeks of hire.

RHD's vaccine requirements for the Corporate Office located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue; Suite 126, Building A. Philadelphia, PA:

The Corporate Office is not a service location. Therefore, RHD has determined that vaccinations are not required to work out of or to visit the office. As a reminder and as stated in prior communication, vaccinations are required for those who visit or work in Philadelphia programs and/or service locations.Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.