Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA) Program: Outpatient Programs Role Type: This is a temporary, part-time opportunity anticipated to last approximately four months. While an extension is not guaranteed, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial assignment. Job Overview: The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for direct therapy with clients enrolled in The Center for Autism’s Outpatient Programs, including Social Competency, STEP, and/or outpatient therapy services. The Social Competency program runs Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; may be split as Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Hours for the STEP program are on Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM. Outpatient therapy service hours vary. Total work hours are capped at a maximum of 20 hours per week. Responsibilities: • Provide individual, family, or group sessions for clients engaged in outpatient programming. • Plan and lead sessions/activities for clients appropriate to developmental level and clinical needs. • Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement. • Supervise clients to ensure safety. • Complete incident/injury reports. • Participate in team meetings as needed. • Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions. • Implement the Center for Autism’s clinical philosophy by emphasizing the importance of individualized assessment and treatment planning. • Complete all relevant documentation. • Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and treatments relevant to the ASD client population. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pertinent community resources for the ASD client population. Competencies: • Communication • Professionalism • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Integrity • Caring and Empathy • Cultural Competency Physical Requirements: • Employee must have the physical ability to lift clients and supplies. • Employee must have the physical ability to play on the floor and run with/after clients. • Employee must have the ability to access all areas of the service area of the Center for Autism. • Employee must have access to personal transportation. Qualifications: Must meet ONE of the following: • Have a master's degree in an area of human services (e.g., social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy) AND have at least 1 year of direct care experience or supervised practice • Be licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.