Community Behavioral Health, LLC (CBH) is hiring Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Direct Care Workers to support children and adolescents with mental health needs in after-school, home, community, and clinic settings.
This is a hands-on, community-based role focused on helping children build emotional, behavioral, and daily living skills. PRP workers do not provide therapy. Instead, they work alongside licensed therapists and psychiatrists to help children practice the skills outlined in their treatment plans.
Services are primarily provided after school and during summer programs
Some community or home visits may be required
Workers may provide respite services, including structured supervision and support
The role involves direct interaction with children and coordination with families and the treatment team
Work directly with children in after-school, home, community, or clinic settings
Support emotional regulation, behavior management, and social skills
Provide respite services as assigned
Reinforce treatment goals set by therapists and psychiatrists
Communicate with parents, caregivers, and supervisors
Complete required documentation in the electronic medical record
Attend required meetings and training
Part-time position
Hours are primarily after school (approximately 2 or 3 PM to 5 or 6 PM)
Additional hours may be available during summer programs and school breaks
Some flexibility required based on client needs
High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass background check
Comfort working with children and families
Willingness to travel locally for services
Ability to complete documentation electronically
In-person, community-based services required per Maryland regulations
Supported through state funding, CBH works in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide vital behavioral health services. Today, CBH is responsible for providing behavioral health coverage for the City’s 420,000 Medicaid recipients. Its primary activities include:
CBH is located in Philadelphia’s historic center city district. We offer competitive salaries and liberal benefit package, including:
Most importantly, we offer an opportunity for dedicated professionals to have an immediate impact in the lives of the people we serve. Please review our web site at www.phila.gov/dbhids for more information about our company and to apply for positions.