COMHAR Is Hiring A Bilingual Outpatient Therapist

Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others as a Contractor Outpatient Therapist at COMHAR, where your skills will foster healing, growth, and resilience in individuals and families seeking support.

📝 Job Overview

Position: Contractor Outpatient Therapist

Location: Available in Philadelphia, PA 19134 and 19133 areas

Type: Contract

Language Requirement: Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) required

Supervision: Licensure supervision available

Rate: Starting at $41.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 AM - 8 PM), Saturdays (8 AM - 5 PM), hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

🌱 About the Role

As a Contractor Outpatient Therapist, you will conduct comprehensive assessments for individuals (children and adults) with potential co-occurring diagnoses. You will develop collaborative recovery plans emphasizing substance use and behavioral health, utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing. Your work will be vital in delivering compassionate, high-quality therapeutic support facilitating healing and resilience.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Assessments: Conduct recovery-oriented screenings and bio-psycho-social evaluations, focusing on substance use challenges.
• Therapy Sessions: Facilitate individual and group therapy targeting addictive behaviors and mental health issues using evidence-based approaches.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, supervision, and case discussions to develop effective treatment strategies.
• Care Planning: Prepare strengths-based treatment plans focused on recovery and wellness.
• Documentation: Complete assessments, reports, and standardized screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, CAGE-Aid, PTSD scale) in a timely manner.
• Resource Sharing: Update and share community resources with team members.
• Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to program guidelines.
• Professional Development: Attend required training sessions and supervision to enhance skills.
• Compliance: Ensure interactions meet ethical and professional standards, following COMHAR and regulatory guidelines.
• Community Engagement: Support individuals in increasing community involvement, improving quality of life, and achieving independence.
• Caseload Management: Proactively manage cases, ensuring effective care coordination and discharge planning.

🔑 Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field, or certification as an addiction counselor or co-occurring disorders professional.
• Active professional license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or equivalent), or pre-licensed with supervision available.
• Experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish with strong reading and writing skills.
• Experience providing mental health or behavioral health therapy.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a caseload.
• Licensure supervision options are available.

🏢 About COMHAR

Founded in 1975, COMHAR is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities towards healthier, self-determined lives through a broad array of behavioral health, developmental, and social support services. Our person-centered approach emphasizes dignity, respect, and community integration, reaching over 5,500 individuals monthly.

We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and are an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

💰 Compensation

Hourly Wage: $34/hour