Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Job Type: Full-Time (W2)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-person)
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday (Daytime Hours)
Departments: Outpatient (OPT) and Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
Our Mission:
Dunbar Wellness Group, Inc. was founded by a group of dedicated community-based partners. Our mission is to integrate a holistic treatment approach that includes understanding community ecology and social advocacy for children and families in Philadelphia.
In addition, we promote quality therapeutic services that are resiliency and recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive to the unique needs of urban children and families.
Benefits:
Professional development and training opportunities to support career advancement opportunitiesVirtual interviews and onboarding for a smooth and accessible hiring processCompetitive pay, supportive team environment, and clinical supervision providedMedical, dental, and morePosition Overview:
The Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (W2) will provide high-quality mental health counseling services to clients in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The LPC will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Licensed Professional Counselors conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations to determine clients’ mental health needs.Licensed Professional Counselors develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and client goals.LPCs provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing various therapeutic modalities.LPCs maintain accurate and timely documentation of client sessions and progress.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community resources to support client care.Stay current with best practices in mental health counseling and participate in ongoing professional development.Uphold ethical and legal standards in counseling practice and client confidentiality.Acting Clinical Supervisor on Saturdays for the Outpatient clinic; individual supervision with therapists as assigned.Reviewing and approving clinical documentation for the IBHS department as needed.Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.Current LPC license in the state of practice.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse clients.Experience with various therapeutic techniques (e.g., CBT, DBT, etc.).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a clinical setting or with specific populations (e.g., adolescents, trauma, substance abuse).Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.Bilingual skills are a plus.Work Environment:
Full-time position in an office/clinic setting.Collaborative team atmosphere in a community-focused practice.Opportunities for supervision and mentorship for continued professional growth.GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dunbar Wellness Group is seeking an experienced and dedicated IBHS Clinical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversight for the organization’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) programs. The IBHS Clinical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based behavioral health services to children and families throughout the community.
This position provides clinical supervision, program oversight, staff development, and quality assurance support while ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), and IBHS regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical leadership experience, knowledge of Pennsylvania IBHS regulations, and the ability to support a growing behavioral health program.
ESSENTIAL AND CORE FUNCTIONS:
Ensures the recruitment and contracting of BCs, MTs, and BHT to staff all IBHS contracted services.Provide oversight of care coordinators to ensure the staffing of all IBHS client cases to ensure contracted services are delivered.Managerial supervision of all IBHS employees and contracted staff (BC, MT, and BHT) Evaluates the effectiveness of service delivery. Provides leadership and direction to professional and technical staff in regards to the overall operation and implementation of the programs. Encourages the integration of services within the community through effective communication and public relations. Provides oversight and administration of the authorization process for all IBHS clients. Provides clinical supervision and oversight to the Outpatient clinicians in the delivery of therapeutic services to clients. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO and/or COOQualifications:
RequiredMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.Active Pennsylvania professional license required:Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), orLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), orOther applicable independent clinical license.Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health services.Experience providing clinical supervision.Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.Knowledge of Pennsylvania IBHS regulations and service delivery requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Previous IBHS Clinical Director or IBHS supervisory experience.Experience overseeing BHT, MT, and BC services.Experience working within community-based behavioral health programs.Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania Medicaid behavioral health systems.Experience with quality assurance, audits, and compliance reviews.COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Strong administrative skillsDemonstrated supervisory abilitiesKnowledge and experience with Community Behavioral Health (CBH), state licensing, and staff credentialing regulations. Good interpersonal skillsORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RELATIONSHIPS:
To be supervised by the CEO and COOComplete Comprehensive Bio-psychosocial EvaluationsConduct individual and group supervision Engage in training support, as needed. Conduct and/or participate in monthly peer supervision. Provide clinical support to clients and assist the treatment team in securing services.Review and adhere to new policies and procedures in accordance with new policies and procedures. Review new policies and procedures Completion of addendums, as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Have a minimum of 2-5 years of full-time postgraduate experience in the provision of mental health direct service to children, youth or young adults.Have a graduate/bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, human services, public administration, business administration or related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education AccreditationValid PA child abuse, criminal history, FBI clearances, and CPR/ First Aid Benefits:Dunbar Wellness Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the professional growth, well-being, and success of our employees. Benefits may include:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Vacation (VTO)Paid HolidaysProfessional Development and Continuing Education OpportunitiesClinical training and leadership development opportunitiesEmployee Discount Program (EDP)Supportive, mission-driven work environmentOpportunities for career advancement and professional growth.Clinical supervision/CEU supportEqual Employment Opportunity:Dunbar Wellness Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Read LessJob Type: 1099 Contractor
Location: West and Southwest Philadelphia areas
Pay Rate: $35 - $39/hour
Population: Children and Adults
Our Mission
Dunbar Wellness Group, Inc. was founded by a group of dedicated community-based partners. Our mission is to integrate a holistic treatment approach that includes understanding community ecology and social advocacy for children and families in Philadelphia.
In addition, we promote quality therapeutic services that are resiliency and recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive to the unique needs of urban children and families.
Benefits:
Professional development and training opportunities to support career growthFlexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance
Job Description
Duties:
Outpatient Therapists provide intensive family-oriented therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health disorders and emotional disturbances. Outpatient Therapists provide a family system perspective and intervention skills to involve both child clients and their adult caregivers in treatment.Collaborate with any other treatment providers and function as a liaison to placement agencies, Wrap-Around services, schools, and foster homes to assure an integrated approach to treatment is developed on behalf of the agency.Outpatient Therapists are responsible for the maintenance of clinical records, including progress notes and other documentation in accordance with accreditation and licensing standards, managed care expectations, and agency policy and procedures. Provide appropriate individual and family counseling services to the assigned caseload daily. Apply patient documentation and record-keeping guidelines set by the state, managed care, and agency policies.Outpatient Therapists must be able to identify problems, secure relevant data to identify possible causes, generate alternative courses of action, possible consequences, reach conclusions and solutions based on thorough analysis and reasoning.Outpatient Therapists must demonstrate the ability to set goals, assign priorities, anticipate problems, establish limits, achieve results, and complete multiple tasks within timelines.Minimum Requirements for Position:
Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, such as Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, and Marriage and Family therapy, for example. The Master’s Degree must include clinical coursework in the foundations of behavioral health and the provision of mental health services (i.e., individual, group, and family therapy, abnormal psychology, psychopathology, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy, crisis counseling, assessment, child development, personality theory, psychotherapy lab, clinical practicum). Other courses may count as determined by a review of the transcript/syllabi.At least two (2) years of verified experience in the mental health field.Valid Child Abuse, Criminal History, and FBI clearances.Provide Certificate of InsuranceParticipation in and completion of all CBH mandatory in-services Participation in at least ten (10) hours of documented additional in-service per year.Review Resumes for Outpatient TherapistKeep track of active client caseloadOutpatient Therapist administrative dischargeOutpatient Supervision Read Less