Forensic Outpatient Clinician (Full-Time)

SUBSIDIARY: Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI)

PROGRAM: Adult Safety & Responsibility Programs (SRP)

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

JOB 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 JJPIs 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 JJPIs 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 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 treatment
• Ability to meet timelines
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally
• Preferred: 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 violence

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in a field related to clinical work from an accredited program required
• Preferred: 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 violence
• Preferred: Experience in risk assessment

SALARY GRADE: 18

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.