Children's Therapist
About this role
ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
Why Work at PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. Provide intensive family based services as a team member with a mental health worker in an effort to prevent out of home placement and improve family relations. Services are delivered primarily in the family’s home and include: individual, family and group therapy; assessments; service coordination; and crisis prevention/intervention. In this role, you will receive specialized training and supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family, or psychology from an accredited college or university
- 2 years of experience in the CASSP system
- Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle required
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Provide initial and on-going comprehensive assessments of identified families and youth
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy with identified families using eco-systemic structural family therapy model
- Work collaboratively with assigned mental health worker team member to provide comprehensive services and linkages
- Provide 24/7 beeper/cell phone coverage on a rotating basis
- Deliver services in a manner convenient to families, this includes evening and weekend service provision
- Consult with psychiatrist on a regular basis and attend psychiatric appointments with the youth and family
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Minimal in nature.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Company at a glance
PATH (People Acting To Help), Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia, offering a wide array of services to meet the specific needs of our community.
Founded in 1973 by a group of dedicated community members who set out to provide critical services at a time when they were otherwise scarce or nonexistent, PATH now has over 600 dedicated staff providing services to 4,200 children, adolescents, and adults each year through a comprehensive array of evidence-based clinical programs. Our locations include our new headquarters at 1919 Cottman Avenue, 8 satellite locations, and over 50 homes throughout Northeast Philadelphia.
PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation, including a 5-Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions. We have remained true to our mission of helping individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life with the help and support of our dedicated staff, board members, and stakeholders.
PATH’s headquarters is also home to our new community hub, PATH@1919. Through this innovative and integrated model, individuals and their families can find the complementary services they need in other aspects of their lives, including financial literacy, employment assistance, legal services, and educational support.
For more information about PATH, Inc., please visit www.pathcenter.org.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Annual Increases
- Performance Bonuses
- Longevity Bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Personal Time
- No-cost Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Licensure Supervision
- Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Referral Bonus
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