Contractor Outpatient Therapist
COMHAR INC·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
COMHAR INC·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for individuals and families with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. Manage a clinical caseload including the development of recovery plans and maintenance of detailed clinical documentation.
Description Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you’re passionate about providing high-quality therapeutic support to individuals in need, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Contractor Therapist. In this essential role, you will empower individuals and families seeking mental health, behavioral health, emotional, or developmental support by delivering compassionate, evidence-based services that foster healing, growth, and resilience.
Contract |Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19134 and 19133 Area| Bilinguals Welcome (Spanish Speaking) | Licensure Supervision Available at Selection Outpatient Locations
Starting at $38.00/HR
Summary Contractor Therapist will provide a comprehensive assessment of individuals (who may be children or adults) who may have co-occurring diagnoses. The staff therapist develops a recovery plan in partnership with the individual/family. When indicated and appropriate, the recovery plan will include goals, objectives and interventions aimed to also address substance use and health & wellness goals which impact behavioral health goals. The Contractor Therapist uses a range of psychotherapeutic interventions, including evidence-based practices (EBPs), including motivational interviewing and may also include other EBPs.
Key Responsibilities Provides recovery-oriented screenings and comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments for assigned individual with reference to substance use challenges, when appropriate.
Provides individual and group therapy to address addictive behaviors that complicate primary mental/behavioral health issues, using Evidence Based practices and approaches. systematic in multidisciplinary team meetings, individual supervision, group supervision to review progress on cases to ensure communication and comprehensive approach to treatment including collaborating with external teams to ensure coordination between systems; participates in supervision/meetings aimed to enhance skills related to providing effective care.
Views individuals from a strengths approach in preparation of treatment plans, with a focus on recovery.
Completes assessments, reports, and structured screening tools on a regular basis (I.e., PHQ-9, tobacco screen, CAGE-Aid, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) scale, etc.) to ensure quality data and outcome reporting.
Maintains and updates community resources, provides information and shares with team.
Completes all clinical documentation and other required paperwork according to required time frames and according to program guidelines.
Participates in required clinical training and supervision sessions.
Participates in required agency meetings; attends in service training to meet mandated training hours and ensure professional development.
Maintains professional and ethical interactions and services.
Adheres to all requirements, expectations, guidelines, regulations, and procedures outlined by the program, COMHAR, CCBHC, and all regulatory bodies.
Plans and assists individuals to increase community tenure, enhance quality of life, and attain highest level of independent functioning.
Demonstrate active caseload management: evaluating level and frequency of care, outreach, and consistent scheduling, prompting care coordination (as appropriate), and following discharge/aftercare planning.
You will have the opportunity to work at one of our wonderful three locations
2055 E Allegheny Ave, Enhanced Services In this location you will be providing recovery-oriented, trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices to support individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs. The role includes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, collaborative treatment planning, and active participation in multidisciplinary care to promote recovery, wellness, and community functioning. In Enhanced Services you will also get the chance to obtain supervision towards your licensing.
100 S. Broad Street, Specialized Services In this location you will be providing affirming, recovery-oriented psychotherapy to children and adults within the LGBTQI+ community and individuals affected by or living with HIV, including those with chronic or severe mental illness and co-occurring diagnoses. The role includes conducting comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, developing collaborative and measurable treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices. The therapist maintains timely clinical documentation and engages in ongoing training to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care.
2600 N. American St, Latino Treatment Center In this location you will be providing culturally responsive outpatient behavioral health services to the Latino community. Our primarily bilingual and bicultural staff deliver services in both English and Spanish, ensuring care is accessible, respectful, and community centered. LTP serves children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management, addressing a broad range of behavioral health needs with a culturally informed approach.
Outpatient Therapist Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field. or; Full certification as an addiction's counselor or a co-occurring disorder professional by a statewide certification body which is a member of a National Certification Body or certified by another state government’s certification board. (Certification includes: CAADC (Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic), ADC, CAAC (Certified Associate Addictions Counselor), CCJP, CCDP, and CCDPD). Advanced degree preferred with experience working with individuals diagnosed with both mental/behavioral health and substance use diagnoses. (Agency works with each clinician to develop a training program to expand their expertise in evidence-based practices). Active professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LSW, or equivalent)—or pre-licensed clinicians with supervision options, if applicable. Experience in behavioral health /substance use field. Experience providing mental health or behavioral health therapy. Strong clinical documentation and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage a caseload. Licensure Supervision Available
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
