Forensic Outpatient Clinician (Full-Time)
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Outpatient Care CentersOther Ambulatory Health Care ServicesHome Health Care ServicesResidential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse FacilitiesIndividual and Family ServicesSUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)PROGRAM: Adult Safety & Responsibility Programs (SRP)ROLE TYPE: Full-TimeJOB OVERVIEW:Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI) is a nationally recognized provider serving children, adolescents, and adult survivors of trauma, as well as individuals who engage in problematic sexual behavior and/or intimate partner violence. JJPI seeks a Full-Time Forensic Outpatient Clinician for our Adult Safety & Responsibility Programs (SRP). The Forensic Outpatient Clinician carries a full caseload, including both individual and group therapy, and will do evaluations/screeners as needed. Preference will be awarded to candidates who have experience in working with adults who have engaged in problematic sexual behaviors and/or intimate partner violence. This candidate must be committed to providing the highest quality clinical services to participants in JJPI's programs. This position reports to the Director of Safety & Responsibility Programs.As part of the PHMC family of companies, JJPI offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include an excellent range of healthcare plan options, and all plans include dental and vision benefits. JJPI also provides access to an employee assistance program (EAP). In addition, we offer a generous paid time off package, including accrual of 3 weeks (15 days) of vacation per year, 8 personal days, up to 10 sick days, and 10 agency-recognized holidays. As a JJPI employee, you will also be eligible for JJPI's 401k plan, and if you choose to enroll, JJPI will match any contributions you make up to 4% of your biweekly gross pay. JJPI aims to be a supportive work environment and to provide opportunities for clinical supervision and consultation. In many circumstances, JJPI supervisors can provide supervision towards clinical licensure. JJPI also supports our staff to be trained in evidence-based practices and to receive ongoing supervision from a JJPI supervisor. This position comes with a sign-on bonus.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide the highest quality clinical services to all clients of JJPI.Maintain a full caseload and work on program development to support and improve the financial health of the agency.Develop and maintain 26 billable hours weekly, on average.Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions for adults with a history of problematic sexual behaviors and/or relational violence.Conduct psychosexual evaluations/screeners as clinically needed.Attend group consultations and individual supervision on a weekly basis.Provide supervisors with audio or videotaped samples of sessions as requested.Adhere to all organizational procedures regarding clinical documentation, including the following:Complete an Initial Resiliency Plan Review within the first two visits of client contact.Complete updated resiliency plans every 6 months or as clinically indicated.Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions and within 72 hours of group sessions.Follow up appropriately with clients and probation when a participant has missed a session.Complete discharge summary within 48 hours of termination date.Complete and provide statistical reports (case management and clinical hours) at the end of each week/pay period.Follow up appropriately with participants (and probation/parole) who have missed a session and continue appropriate outreach.Maintain compliance with the guidelines and requirements of various funders.Work effectively with other staff and contribute to the development of a team approach to treatment.Seek out appropriate professional training.Support and take an active role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion projects/movement at JJPI.Participate in at least one JJPI related committee (morale, decoration, work group, etc.).SKILLS:Ability to work effectively with other staff and contribute to a team approach to treatmentAbility to meet timelinesAbility to communicate in writing and orallyPreferred: Training in risk assessment and evidence-based/evidence-informed treatment and assessment for adults who engage in problematic and abusive sexual behavior and/or intimate partner violenceEDUCATION:Master's degree in a field related to clinical work from an accredited program requiredPreferred: Clinical licensure in Pennsylvania (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)EXPERIENCE:Minimum of two years of relevant clinical work experience with an adult forensic population (can include practicum or internship experience)Preferred: Clinical work experience with individuals with histories of problematic sexual behavior and intimate partner violence/domestic violencePreferred: Experience in risk assessmentSALARY GRADE: 18PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.