📍 Location: Norristown, PA
🗓 Schedule: Part-Time | 22.5 hours/week | Monday, Wednesday, Friday in office.
🌟 About Central Behavioral Health
Central Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Montgomery County community for over 75 years. We provide outpatient and community-based behavioral health services for individuals of all ages. Our mission is to empower people to overcome behavioral health challenges and lead fulfilling, healthy lives.
🧠 About the Bachelor level Therapist Role
Central is seeking a compassionate and engaging Bachelor’s-Level Therapist to join our Older Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support older adults experiencing behavioral health challenges through therapeutic engagement, group facilitation, emotional support, and recovery-focused care.
✨ Benefits & Perks
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- No-Cost Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Travel Assistance Services
Financial Security
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Ancillary Voluntary Benefits
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Employee Discount Programs
Time Off & Flexibility
- Starts at 27 days of PTO annually (vacation & sick time): pro-rated based on hire date.
- 7 Paid Holidays + Up to 2 Floating Holidays
- Additional days awarded with tenure
Professional Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Eligibility requirements may apply
📝 Responsibilities
- Therapeutic Services: Facilitate daily psychoeducational and psychotherapy groups focused on coping skills, depression, anxiety, grief, and life adjustments.
- Individual Counseling: Provide tailored, person-centered individual therapy sessions to address personal goals and treatment needs.
- Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and review patient-centered treatment plans with measurable objectives.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other professionals to ensure cohesive care, attending regular treatment team meetings.
- Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in compliance with regulations (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
- Discharge Planning: Assist in managing the transition from acute care to lower levels of care
🎓 Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree Psychology or related field
Experience & Skills
- Geriatric and Group experience a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach
- Comfortable with digital tools and basic technology use (tablets, phones, computers)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Monitor needs of the consumers throughout the program day.
Other Requirements
- Subject to the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law.
🛡 Clearances
In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must provide originals for photocopying of the following before starting:
- PA Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- DHS FBI Fingerprint Background Check
Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider.