Job Description

Staff Therapist

Philadelphia, PA

At COMHAR, our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives through compassionate behavioral health and human services. We are seeking a dedicated Staff Therapist to join our Enhanced Outpatient Program.

The Staff Therapist provides recovery-oriented, trauma-informed mental health services to children and adults through individual and group psychotherapy. Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, the therapist conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and utilizes evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support clients in achieving meaningful recovery goals.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Pay

• 53,000.00/year

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and recovery-focused screenings for assigned clients.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable behavioral goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress notes in DAP format, treatment plans, and required reports, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administer and document EBP screening tools, including PHQ-9, PTSD scales, CAGE-AID, tobacco screenings, and related assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members through regular team meetings, supervision sessions, and case reviews to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Utilize a strength-based and recovery-oriented approach to support client independence, community integration, and quality of life.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, clinical standards, and documentation requirements using EVOLV.
• Participate in required training, supervision, agency meetings, and professional development activities.
• Support clients in achieving the highest possible level of independent functioning and community stability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Availability for occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical mental health discipline, including:
• Psychology
• Counseling
• Clinical Social Work
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
• Minimum of two (2) years of verified paid experience providing mental health services.
• Professional licensure is preferred but not required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse populations.
• Excellent clinical assessment, individual therapy, and group facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, community resources, and recovery-oriented care models.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic approaches preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems and general computer applications.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.