Therapist- Community Education Partners

  At PATH, Inc. we are currently seeking a therapist in our Community Education Partners Program.  This position may be a 9 month to 12 month position, dependent upon the availability and needs of the program.

 JOB SUMMARY:

Provision of behavior health services for CEP students and consultation for CEP staff.  CEP is an innovative private school that contracts with the Philadelphia School District to serve students (ages 12-16) who are referred by the district’s Central Disciplinary Committee due to challenging behaviors and low academic performance.  Students reside in all geographic areas of the city and utilize public transportation to attend school. Services to be provided include individual, group and family psychotherapy; planning and facilitation of therapeutic social/recreational activities and consultation for school staff. Services will be provided at the CEP campus (4224 N. Front St.); in student homes (city-wide); at Friends Hospital (4600 Roosevelt Blvd.); and in other community settings deemed appropriate.  Evening and weekend appointments will be scheduled as required to meet student/family needs.  Therapists are also required to rotate pager for the provision of 24-hour/7 day week telephone triage.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1.  Provide direct treatment in individual, family and group therapy.

2.  Provide bio-psychosocial evaluations.

3.  Plan, implement and supervise therapeutic social/recreational activities.

4.  Provide consultation for CEP staff as assigned.

5.  Coordinate service provision with other treatment team members, CEP staff and other service systems involved with the student and his/her family.

6.  Be flexible in scheduling appointments to meet student/family needs.

7.  Provide in-home therapy sessions as required to meet student/family needs.

8.  Provide workshops for families, students and school personnel on relevant topics.

9.  Maintain effective communication with families.

10.  Be aware of and follow PATH policies and procedures, including those regarding confidentiality of treatment.

11.  Be aware of and follow policies and procedures of CEP.

12.  Maintain adequate clinical and administrative records

13.  Participate in team meetings and case conferences.

14.  Participate in committees and task forces concerned with planning policies and procedures as required.

15.  Meet productivity standards.

16.  Other related duties as assigned. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

MA in human services and experience in various therapeutic modalities, experience preferred working with youth who have behavioral challenges; appropriate PA child clearance; ability to drive agency vehicle; flexibility to schedule evening and weekend appointments; ability to provide 24 hour/7 day week telephone triage on rotating basis and use of personal vehicle for in-home therapy appointments.

 

 

For more information about PATH, Inc. and to view our other available positions, please visit our website at www.pathcenter.org