Outpatient/Intake Therapist (License Preferred)

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SUBSIDIARY : The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAMS : Outpatient Therapy

LOCATIONS :

The Therapist will split their time between the following CFA worksites.

• 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
• 2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

JOB OVERVIEW :

The Outpatient / Intake Therapist is responsible for gathering information on clients to determine a provisional diagnosis and recommend an appropriate level of care pertaining to the client’s treatment needs.

The Therapist is responsible for writing a comprehensive report following any intake interviews that will be incorporated into the individual’s evaluation.

In addition, individual, family, and group therapy services may be provided in accordance with the mission and philosophy of The Center for Autism.

The Outpatient / Intake Therapist reports to the Outpatient Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy.
• Meet with the client and responsible guardian (if the client is a minor) to conduct and complete a Level of Care Assessment, if necessary.
• Meet with the client and family to gather history, current concerns, medical information, other service provider information, previous evaluations, school information, etc.
• Review all information gathered, including previous evaluations, IEPs, and treatment plans to complete the intake process.
• Complete and submit all billing information for Level of Care Assessments, intake sessions, and therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with members of the identified client’s treatment team.
• Complete administrative tasks on an as-needed basis, as assigned by the Outpatient Director.
• Provide training to interns and new staff, as assigned by the Outpatient Director.
• Provide ongoing supervision to interns and / or fee-for-service staff, as assigned by the Outpatient Director.
• Perform other job-related duties in area of responsibility as assigned.

SKILLS : Communication

Communication

• Express oral information clearly and concisely.
• Express written information clearly, concisely, and legibly.
• Use effective listening skills. Pay attention, give thoughtful consideration, and demonstrate regard for the feelings and needs of others.
• Take responsibility for the clarity of information conveyed and received.
• Communicate using tact, discretion, and diplomacy at all times.
• Convey relevant information in a timely manner.

Professionalism

• Demonstrate regular and timely attendance at work.
• Demonstrate effective time management by prioritizing and organizing activities and tasks so that work is completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate timely attendance at meetings.
• Complete assignments consistently and independently.
• 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.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role, boundaries of the role, and how the role fits into the organization.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the role.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Accurately represent the Center’s philosophy and values.
• Maintain the Center’s standards of quality.
• Take responsibility for own learning and professional development.
• Contribute to the positive development of new services and programs.
• Actively participate with supervisor in the performance management process.

Teamwork

• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility towards a common goal.
• Demonstrate a clear willingness to help in all work situations.
• Provide coverage, as necessary, for all services in the absence of another Outpatient Therapist.
• Adapt to changing demands.
• Present suggestions in a constructive and objective manner.
• Recognize and value the contributions of others. Demonstrate regard for multiple perspectives.
• Work to create group cohesion.

Problem-Solving

• Assess problems with accuracy.
• Based on assessment, make decisions best suited to meeting the needs of the situation.
• Discern between immediately pressing situations and longer-term ones.
• Mitigate problem situations by using a constructive, professional approach.
• When necessary and suited to the context, gather additional information and consult other resources.
• Consider other perspectives and multiple options.
• Generate alternative approaches to problems.
• Implement solutions effectively.
• Demonstrate awareness of consequences and / or implications of judgments.

Integrity

• Deal with others in a fair, honest, and straightforward manner.
• Honor commitments.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness.
• Take responsibility for failures and share credit for successes.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards.

Caring and Empathy

• Demonstrate interest / concern on behalf of another person.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and unique qualities of others without regard to gender, race, or other defining characteristics.

Cultural Competency

• Demonstrate respect for, understanding of, and knowledge of the differences among people as they relate to values, lifestyles, norms, beliefs, and opportunities.
• Demonstrate an awareness of one's own culture and how it impacts one’s perspective and interactions with others.

Other

• Take responsibility for the neatness of personal space
• Report safety hazards.
• Participate in and complete all mandatory in-services.
• Participate in at least ten hours of documented additional in-services.

LANGUAGE : Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required

EDUCATION : Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an area related to human services such as social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, etc.

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 3 years of experience providing direct care to children, adolescents, and / or young adults with autism

LICENSURE (strongly preferred) : Clinical mental health licensure in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to lift clients and supplies
• Ability to play on the floor and run with / after clients
• Ability to access all parts of the service area of The Center for Autism
• Access to personal transportation

OTHER : Act 33 & 34 clearance

SALARY GRADE : 18

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.