Back to Category ListRecovery Therapist (Full Time)
Location: 112 N. Broad St.
Department: CIRC-Psychological Rehab
POSITION OVERVIEW: JFK's Recovery Therapists provide social and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental illness in a recovery focused program. A recovery therapist will:
- Provide for the needs of the person-in-recovery (PIR) based on the principles and philosophy of recovery
- Maintain clinical responsibility for the treatment of PIRs with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
- Conduct treatment for PIR in the office, home or community, incorporating individual, family and couples' therapy techniques.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated
- Use skills to provide evidence-based treatment services, i.e., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing
- Identifying social, economic, and health programs & resources appropriate to support community integration.
WE ARE SEEKING DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO:
- Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
- Are motivated to construct and implement impactful therapeutic techniques
- Can establish rapport and cooperative relationships with individuals possessing diminished social and emotional capacity
- Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors
- Are organized and can memorialize client progress, treatment plans and daily clinical documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Have an awareness of the laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of behavioral health services
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited university.
- Relevant experience in mental health care delivery systems
Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail,
CC # 23-JF-02-16
About JFK Behavioral Health Center: Our mission is to provide high quality services to residents of Philadelphia who need behavioral health treatment. JFK provides a safe, caring therapeutic atmosphere for clients. We offer services to adults, children, and their families. JFK is all about giving everyone in our community the opportunity to lead productive lives, and become contributing members of society. We strive to support everyone in his or her efforts to become self-reliant, and understand that respect and dignity are the foundations upon which successful lives are built.
A robust career experience coupled with unparalleled benefits and competitive pay!
