Outpatient Therapist

Company: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg, P
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Provide psychotherapy/counseling at Catholic Charities Outpatient/ Counseling Office located in Harrisburg, PA.

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Provide psychotherapy/counseling in compliance with policies and procedures of a licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic for an assigned caseload of children, adolescents, and adults. Services include intake, assessment, comprehensive treatment plans, collateral consultation, and discharge with referrals. Therapeutic modalities can include supportive psychotherapy, cognitive/behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, and others, with individuals, families, and couples. Therapy will range from brief services, (short-term, crisis intervention and stabilization), to clients receiving continuation and maintenance care.

Participate in clinical supervision and training. Collateral consultation, by phone, in writing, or face-to-face. Maintain clinical chart compliance including high quality, accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and regulations. Therapists are responsible for meeting the productivity expectation.

Knowledge of and experience with multiple modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention. Must be computer literate. Excellent listening, writing and communication skills. Have a basic working knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching and faith issues that may present in therapy.

Ability to maintain records and client charts. (electronic and paper). Ability to put clients at ease, whatever their physical or social need. Ability to be a team player. Commitment to the job, clients, and their families. Ability to be goal focused. Organizational and time management skills. The ability to be tactful, empathetic and sensitive to client situations. A high level of patience. Ability to deal with aggressive or anxious clients.

The physical demands described here are representative of these that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be considered. Use of hands, wrists, and fingers. Lifting or moving up to 25 lbs. Movements such as stooping, crouching, bending, kneeling, and reaching may be required. Requires spending the majority of your workday sitting, standing and occasionally walking. The office location for the program requires the ability to climb stairs on a frequent basis. Service locations may require the ability to climb stairs on a frequent basis. Noise and/or level of distraction in the work environment is moderate.

Monday through Friday and require evening hours.

Master's degree in social work, or a related Mental Health Discipline.

Catholic Charities requires State Police, Child Line, FBI Clearances, valid PA Driver's license, UPITT Youth Protection Training and adequate auto insurance according to agency policy. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. EOE. Website: www.cchbg.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.50 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift



Ability to Relocate:
* Harrisburg, PA 17111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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