Mental Health Professional (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Salary: $50,000

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Director

Locations: 

• Rising Sun Avenue Clinic - 4301 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
• Front & Westmoreland Clinic - 3265 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 

ABOUT APM

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. We have been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

To provide a culturally relevant therapeutic environment and functional relationships with clients that help build self-sufficiency, confidence and self-esteem and foster recovery to live productively in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate Psychiatric Evaluations and Re- Evaluations.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral evaluations (CBE)
• Administers counseling / Therapy to clients.
• Follow up with client’s Initial Evaluation, focusing on the problem (s) diagnosed at the Initial interview.
• In collaboration with the client develop individualized Treatment Plans that are both observable and measurable
• Write DAP (data, assessment, plan) notes for individual and group therapy documenting client’s progress and/or regression.
• Ability to clearly and specifically document the services the client and family are receiving, ensure services align with the Treatment Plan and that goals are being followed.
• Ability to assess clients’ psychosocial needs and provide therapeutic support. Document the treatment experience in the clinical chart.
• Knowledge of community resources for referrals when necessary and document referral in the client’s chart.
• Coordination with client’s primary care physician and other agencies involved in the care of the client.
• Work in collaboration with the treatment team and the client in the development of discharge and aftercare plans.
• Alert other professional members of the Treatment Team when there are adverse reactions to psychotropic medication or if there is a suspicion of abuse.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (typing) or have legible writing skills.
• Good English writing skills using behavioral health terminology.
• Complete ten hours of continuing education training every year (proof required).
• Complete CBH mandatory trainings within three (3) months of hire and yearly afterwards.
• Provide an FBI, criminal background and child abuse clearances within the first 90 days of employment.
• Complete CPSL certificate training.
• Communication and Coordination with school officials regarding the care of child clients when necessary.
• Participate in clinical supervision on a biweekly basis.
• Perform any other related tasks, which may be required.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance through Independence Administrators or $100/month reimbursement with proof of current insurance
• Vision and Dental Plans through SunLife
• Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded)
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, and Public Transportation expenses
• Employee Assistance Program including free counseling, trainings, webinars, and other resources
• Could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as APM is a non-profit
• Voluntary Plans include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Short-term and Long-term Disabilities
• Employee Referral Program
• 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays

• EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as psychology, counseling, clinical social work, psychiatric nursing, and marriage and family therapy.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience as a psychotherapist.
• LANGUAGES: Spanish and English