Bilingual Therapist - Pathways to Recovery

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Pathways to Recovery (PTR) is Philadelphia’s short-term co-occurring disorder treatment partial hospitalization program. The program is funded by Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI) for Philadelphia residents with co-occurring substance use and mental health challenges. Our program works with participants 20 hours per week, for up to nine weeks. We provide a menu of treatment services available each day including individual, group, and family therapy; medication-assisted treatment and medication management with our psychiatrist; health care coordination and full-time nursing support; full-time case management; and full-time peer recovery specialist support.

JOB OVERVIEW: We are seeking a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) substance abuse and mental health therapist to provide clinical treatment to PTR participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments.
• Work with each participant and the treatment team to devise a comprehensive treatment plan based on the psychological evaluation and other assessments.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Work to ensure maximum client show rate.
• Record individual and group progress notes in the DAP format after each therapeutic activity.
• Maintain a continuous record of all contacts, events, and progress toward the accomplishment of goals as stated in the treatment plan. Ensure that charts meet all state, local, and program standards.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Alert the clinical team to any current or potential behavioral problems of participants.
• Update treatment plans with input from the treatment team, as indicated by program policies and procedures.
• Participate in weekly clinical case conferences.
• Collaborate with offsite community-based providers. Establish linkages to facilitate client referrals and coordination.
• Work with the treatment team to develop continuing care plans one month prior to discharge.
• Complete discharge summaries.
• Coordinate care and conduct utilization reviews with insurers.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Complete court reports and attend court, if applicable.
• Meet or exceed caseload and productivity requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Language Skills: Must be fluent in Spanish

Education:

• Master’s degree required, preferably in a related field such as psychology, social work, counseling, etc.
• Preferred: Licensure in Pennsylvania as a professional counselor (LPC), social worker (LSW), clinical social worker (LCSW), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or psychologist
• Preferred: Certification in Pennsylvania as an alcohol and drug counselor (CADC or CAADC)

Experience:

• 2 years of clinical experience conducting individual, family, and group therapy
• Experience in substance abuse treatment with an adult population
• Experience and training in evidence-based approaches

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function in a professional manner and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with other staff members
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to establish professional limits
• Knowledge of and adherence to all state, city, and program policies and procedures
• Sensitivity to issues of diversity
• Ability to negotiate social service and legal systems to advocate for clients
• Thorough knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions, mental health disorders and treatment, and the needs of dually diagnosed consumers
• Ability to use therapeutic skills to assist consumers in the process of recovery

SALARY GRADE: 17

EOE