Mental Health Professional (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Description Salary: $50,000

Job Status

Full Time, Exempt Department: Behavioral Health Reports to: Behavioral Health Program Director Locations: Rising Sun Avenue Clinic - 4301 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Front & Westmoreland Clinic - 3265 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ABOUT APM Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia, PA providing human services to the community including early childhood education, foster care & adoption, child welfare, mental & behavioral health, community and economic development, housing, violence intervention, and services to community schools. We have been helping families achieve their greatest potential since 1970.

General objective

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides supportive, person-centered therapeutic services to help clients improve emotional well-being and daily functioning. The MHP ensures timely, culturally responsive care while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with the treatment team to support positive outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence based practices. Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation for all services provided. Monitor client progress, adjust treatment goals as needed, and ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with internal staff, external providers, schools, hospitals, and community partners. Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training. Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed. Uphold ethical standards, cultural competence, and trauma informed care practices. Provide telehealth services. Perform any other related tasks, which may be required. Knowledge of basic computer skills (typing) or have legible writing skills. Good English writing skills using behavioral health terminology. Complete ten hours of continuing education training every year (proof required). Complete CBH mandatory trainings within three (3) months of hire and yearly afterwards. Complete CPSL certificate training. Communication and Coordination with school officials regarding the care of child clients when necessary.

Benefits

Independence Administrators Medical Insurance Plan or $100/month Reimbursement with Proof of Current Plan Livongo for Diabetes Prevention, Hypertension, and Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance) Sword, A Virtual Physical Care Program for Back, Joint, and Muscle Pain (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance) WondrHealth for Weight Management (Only for Employees Who Elect Our Medical Insurance) Sun Life Financial Insurance Plans for Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Basic Life Insurance (100% Employer Funded) Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances 403B Retirement Plan through Mutual of America Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Childcare, Public Transportation, and Parking Expenses through The Harrison Group AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program at No Cost Employee Referral Program (You Can Earn Up to $600) 20 Days of Paid Time Off include Illness, Vacation, Appointments, and Emergencies 12 Days of Paid Holidays

Requirements

EDUCATION: 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. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience as a psychotherapist. LANGUAGES: Spanish and English CLEARANCES: If hired, you will have to submit FBI results, PA Criminal Background Clearance, and PA Child Abuse Clearance along with other documentation.