What are the responsibilities and job description for the COUNSELOR position at The Consortium Inc.?
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About the Consortium
The West Philadelphia Community Mental Health Consortium, Inc. (Consortium) is a nonprofit (501(c)(3) Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) established in 1967 as one of Philadelphia’s twelve CMHCs. Throughout our history, we have pioneered providing behavioral health services with ‘compassion first’ priorities coupled with excellence in mental health treatments and collaborative understanding. For over five decades, we have helped more than 250,000 people throughout the tri-state area overcome the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse. We have been the home of many firsts, from the first methadone clinic to the first clinic providing integrated care. We have a proud and diverse history that is driven by our community. We have created a compelling record of helping people reach their full potential while strengthening Philadelphia communities, one person at a time, one family at a time.
Located in West Philadelphia, the Consortium is the premier provider of Supports Coordination, Outpatient Mental Health, Addictions, Case Management, Eco-systemic Family Therapy (ESFT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) for all ages in West and Southwest Philadelphia, serving approximately 4,000 individuals in 2022. Utilizing Evidence Based Practices (EBP) in all programs, the Consortium is accredited by CARF for outpatient drug and alcohol services and has received the EBP Designation through Community Behavioral Health’s Evidence-based Practice and Innovation Center (EPIC) for both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Most recently, the Consortium’s Integrated Care Program was recognized as “Most Innovative Program” by the City of Philadelphia.
What is Expected in this ROLE
This position will provide eligible children and their families enrolled within the Family Based department community home-based intensive Family, Group and Individual therapeutic and case management services under the guidelines and procedures of the program
- Provide a minimum of family and / or individual therapy weekly for each assigned family while providing ongoing case management, crisis and / or social intervention
- Works with team partner 60% of the time for family sessions and crisis intervention
- Develop and maintain clinical records including Intake packets, assessments tools, treatment plans, progress notes, case conferences, discharges, and other clinical and administrative documents
- Ensure that treatment plans are completed every 30 days for each family
- Completes Intake packets, assessments tools, treatment plans, progress notes, discharges, and other clinical and administrative documents in accordance with agency, managed care and licensing requirements and standards
- No less than 25% of weekly work time in the office completing paperwork, attending bi-weekly staff meetings and weekly supervision and monthly case conferences as scheduled
What is Expected of YOU
What is OFFERED to YOU
Education and / or Experience
Master's degree or equivalent; three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Disclaimer :
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
The Consortium is an EOE / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT employer.
The Consortium is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Employment Type : Full Time
Bonus / Commission : No
