Reference #: 5001030961506 Outpatient Therapist

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Outpatient Therapist has therapeutic responsibilities associated with the Extended Assessment and After School Programs within Mental Health Services. The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for the following: Initial assessments of children where a request for his/her services has been received. Writing treatment plans, progress notes and progress reports associated with direct clinical service. Maintaining chart documentation according to regulatory requirements. Ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed prior to state and county inspections. Interfacing with other clinic personnel, including psychologists, psychiatrists and the Extended Assessment staff. Attendance at team meetings and other outside meetings on behalf of children, your and families assigned to the caseload. Group counseling during the after school program. Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: MA in Psychology or Masters in Social Work with two (2) years direct clinical experience with children and youth and families. Minimum of two years experience providing direct clinical support to children, youth and their families. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to deal with a broad range of psychopathology and inappropriate behavior in children and adolescents; neat appearance; nominal physical demands; no lifting restrictions; successful completion of Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training. HAZARDS: Associated with crisis intervention, occasional exposure to minor hazards. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Preston St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 PRN/On-call/Flex

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.