MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Join us, you will do the best work of your career right here at the Consortium! We recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace.

At the Consortium, we respect and empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

About the Consortium The West Philadelphia Community Mental Health Consortium, Inc. (Consortium) is a nonprofit (501(c)(3) Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) established in 1967 as one of Philadelphia’s twelve CMHCs.

Throughout our history, we have pioneered providing behavioral health services with compassion first’ priorities coupled with excellence in mental health treatments and collaborative understanding.

For over five decades, we have helped more than 250,000 people throughout the tri-state area overcome the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse.

We have been the home of many firsts, from the first methadone clinic to the first clinic providing integrated care. We have a proud and diverse history that is driven by our community.

We have created a compelling record of helping people reach their full potential while strengthening Philadelphia communities, one person at a time, one family at a time.

Located in West Philadelphia, the Consortium is the premier provider of Supports Coordination, Outpatient Mental Health, Addictions, Case Management, Eco-systemic Family Therapy (ESFT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) for all ages in West and Southwest Philadelphia, serving approximately 4,000 individuals in 2022.

Utilizing Evidence Based Practices (EBP) in all programs, the Consortium is accredited by CARF for outpatient drug and alcohol services and has received the EBP Designation through Community Behavioral Health’s Evidence-based Practice and Innovation Center (EPIC) for both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Most recently, the Consortium’s Integrated Care Program was recognized as Most Innovative Program by the City of Philadelphia.

What is Expected in this ROLE This Mobile Crisis Role requires 90% local area travel in a company vehicle. PART TIME for Saturday and Sunday, 7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm and 11 pm-7 am.

Office is based out of location at 5501 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. The Mobile Crisis Intervention Team provides meaningful counseling, helps individuals in need to develop coping strategies, and facilitate linkage to other agencies or community resources that can be of assistance to the members.

Will work with members in their home and in the community. This is not a hybrid or remote position and will be scheduled on some holidays.

Provide immediate access to hands-on crisis support through phone counseling and mobile in-person crisis intervention. Provide rapid and effective assessment, support, 302 & 201 hospitalization (when necessary), linkage to community resources, crisis prevention planning, and follow up.

Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by Supervisor including intakes, progress notes, medical charting, discharge plans, and individual assessments.

Develop and write action plans in a timely manner with clear and measurable outcomes. Participate in assertive outreach to individuals identified to be high users of crisis services.

Develop and secure appropriate services for individuals in crisis, including referrals to voluntary inpatient settings and applications for involuntary emergency examination and treatment under 302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act of 1976.

Provides linkages to community supports, supportive counseling, and substance abuse services and always reflect the possibility of recovery.

Complete referrals for follow-up services by community mental health and other supports. Interface with families of persons served and other interested parties.

Maintain communication with physicians, psychiatrist, pharmacist, and other appropriate ancillary service providers. Intervene in crisis situations.

Attending scheduled staff team meetings and appropriate in-service training as directed by supervisor. What is Expected of YOU Know your stuff - be an enthusiastic learner while sharing your knowledge.

Work as a TEAM player to drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion and diversity. Do what's right for each other, those we provide services to, our communities, investors and stakeholders.

To be available for any of the required shifts; Saturday and Sunday, 7 am-3 pm, 3 pm-11 pm and 11 pm-7 am. Required : A master’s degree in human services, or related field, from an accredited college or university with at least one year of crisis experience and at least one year of clinical experience providing assessments and diagnosis of mental illness;

history working with individuals who have substance use dependency preferred. Must demonstrate competence in assertive aggression and management of conflict resolution.

CPR and First Aid certified. Must provide certificates. Requires up to 90% travel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

What is OFFERED to YOU Competitive Compensation Incentive Program Must work 20 hours or more to be consider for some of the below benefits and perks Bonus Professional Development Reimbursement 403b Retirement Plan Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Company Observed Holidays Benefits;

Medical, Dental and Vision, Life, Short / Long term disability, EAP Auxiliary benefits; Life, AD&D, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Disclaimer : This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

The Consortium is an EOE / Veterans / Disabled / LGBT employer. The Consortium is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Note : This job post is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Job Type : Part-time Expected hours : No less than 20 per week Benefits : 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule : Holidays Weekends only Ability to Commute : Philadelphia, PA (Preferred) Willingness to travel : 75% (Preferred) Employment Type : Part Time Years Experience : 1 - 3 years Bonus / Commission : No