Masters Level Therapist

Company: Child & Family Focus, Inc.
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Exciting News Now through June 2023, CFF is offering a $1,500 sign on bonus ; $500 paid on first check, $500 on the paycheck following 6 months, and $500 on the paycheck following 1 year of successful employment. Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of billable hours worked.First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Recovery Oriented CounselorFEP is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) approach to treating young people who have recently experienced their first episode of psychosis (FEP). The FEP Team offers young people an array of services, including low-dose medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Psychosis, Family Education, Case Management, Supported Education and Employment, and Peer Support services. Service coordination is guided by the young person's voice and choice. FEP seeks to improve the quality of life of young people by instilling hope through empowerment to guide their own treatment, educating them about their psychosis, re-establishing relationships, and re-integrating them back into the community whether it's attending school or working. This position works within Lehigh County.Position Summary:Provide direct services to individuals, families, and groups through an evidence-based Coordinated Specialty Care program, specifically CBT-P and case management.Administer assessments for intake and outcome measures including: Quality of Life, Cognitive Functioning, Differential Diagnosis, and functional assessments related to community integration.Create, maintain, update and implement treatment plans according to the needs of the young people.Provide psychoeducation to young people and their families related to psychosis in an individual and/or group format.Coordinate care given by collaborating with FEP team members and multidisciplinary professionals to provide and facilitate care in accordance with policies and procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the Program Model and of Child and Family Focus.The FEP Therapist will empower young people to set and achieve recovery goals and empower young people to increase self-advocacy.Provide program outreach to the community to decrease the duration of untreated psychosis and to stimulate referral sources.Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Human Service or related field including psychology, counseling or social workTwo or more years of experience in the Mental Health fieldCompletion of 16 hour TFCBT online trainingCurrent child abuse, criminal and DPW FBI clearancesMaintain valid driver's license and insurancePreferred Qualifications:Experience implementing CBTExperience working with transition aged youth (15-30)Experience working with Schizophrenia Spectrum populationCrisis Management ExperienceCompensation and Benefits:Competitive Salary range of $45,000-46,000Annual Salary Increase and BonusPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue CrossDental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by GuardianAncillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term DisabilityLong Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy provided by CFF9 Paid Holidays17 days of Paid Time Off with additional days added through years of servicePaid Parental LeaveTuition Reimbursement401K plan with company match and profit sharingMileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and trainingClearance ReimbursementReimbursement for On-Call Rotation Eligibility Requirements applyCFF is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.3dlgSCz1Yp

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