Job Description
Job Description
CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.
CORA’s Clinical Services Division is currently seeking a Part-time Mobile Therapist (10-29 hours per week).
All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.
Pay Rate : $35.75 (increases based on experience & credentials)
The schedule is a flexible, 10-29 hour week. Evening and weekend availability as needed. Locations vary between schools, homes, and in the community across Northeast Philadelphia.
In addition, working as a Part-time Mobile Therapist, your duties will include :
- Conduct quality individual and family therapy, with a clinically appropriate balance between both modalities.
- Provide services in homes, schools, and the community on a weekly basis. This includes maintaining clinical sessions with the child and family as prescribed and providing therapeutic interventions to support treatment goals.
- Develop treatment plans and crisis plans with the child, family, and team that are developmentally appropriate and strengths based.
- Collaborate with all team members in the implementation of treatment interventions; in conjunction with the team, make clinically appropriate referrals and recommendations for effective discharge planning
- Provide crisis assessment and psychological stabilization, as necessary.
- Foster a strengths based, trauma-informed, and accountable relationship with families and the treatment team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, assessments and discharge summaries
Qualified Candidates Should Possess :
At least 1 year post-Master's experience providing mental health treatment including psychotherapy, counseling, and assessment with children and families.Ability to utilize collaborative, team-oriented approaches to treatment.Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles.Understanding of cognitive-behavioral theory and clinical application.Understanding of child and family development and family systems.Experience with crisis intervention and crisis management.Knowledge of DSM-VBasic knowledge / understanding of common psychotropic medications.Experience working with diverse populations.CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.