Part-Time Mental Health Professional (Temporary)

This is a temporary, part-time opportunity anticipated to last approximately four months. While an extension is not guaranteed, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial assignment.

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for direct therapy with clients enrolled in The Center for Autism’s Outpatient Programs, including Social Competency, STEP, and/or outpatient therapy services. The Social Competency program runs Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; may be split as Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Hours for the STEP program are on Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. Outpatient therapy service hours vary. Total work hours are capped at a maximum of 20 hours per week.

• →Provide individual, family, or group sessions for clients engaged in outpatient programming.
• →Plan and lead sessions/activities for clients appropriate to developmental level and clinical needs.
• →Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement.
• →Supervise clients to ensure safety.
• →Complete incident/injury reports.
• →Participate in team meetings as needed.
• →Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
• →Implement the Center for Autism’s clinical philosophy by emphasizing the importance of individualized assessment and treatment planning.
• →Complete all relevant documentation.
• →Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands.
• →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.

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Integrity
• Caring and Empathy
• Cultural Competency

• Employee must have the physical ability to lift clients and supplies.
• Employee must have the physical ability to play on the floor and run with/after clients.
• Employee must have the ability to access all areas of the service area of the Center for Autism.
• Employee must have access to personal transportation.

Must meet ONE of the following:

• Have a master's degree in an area of human services (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) AND have at least 1 year of direct care experience or supervised practice
• Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.