Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA)
Program: Outpatient Programs
Role Type:
This is a temporary, part-time opportunity anticipated to last approximately four months. While an extension is not guaranteed, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial assignment.
Job Overview:
The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for direct therapy with clients enrolled in The Center for Autism's Outpatient Programs, including Social Competency, STEP, and/or outpatient therapy services. The Social Competency program runs Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; may be split as Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Hours for the STEP program are on Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM. Outpatient therapy service hours vary. Total work hours are capped at a maximum of 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, family, or group sessions for clients engaged in outpatient programming.
- Plan and lead sessions/activities for clients appropriate to developmental level and clinical needs.
- Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism's mission statement.
- Supervise clients to ensure safety.
- Complete incident/injury reports.
- Participate in team meetings as needed.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
- Implement the Center for Autism's clinical philosophy by emphasizing the importance of individualized assessment and treatment planning.
- Complete all relevant documentation.
- Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and treatments relevant to the ASD client population.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pertinent community resources for the ASD client population.
Competencies:
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Integrity
- Caring and Empathy
- Cultural Competency
Physical Requirements:
- Employee must have the physical ability to lift clients and supplies.
- Employee must have the physical ability to play on the floor and run with/after clients.
- Employee must have the ability to access all areas of the service area of the Center for Autism.
- Employee must have access to personal transportation.
Qualifications:
Must meet ONE of the following:
- Have a masters degree in an area of human services (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) AND have at least 1 year of direct care experience or supervised practice
- Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.