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Mental Health Therapist - Survivor Services (Contractor)

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Job Description

Joseph J. Peters Institute is seeking outpatient mental health therapists (Clinicians) to provide trauma-focused treatment within its Survivor Services program.

Opportunity Type: Independent Contractor (Fee-for-Service)

Organization & Program Overview

Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI), an affiliate of PHMC, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specialized outpatient assessment and treatment services. JJPI is an experienced and qualified thought leader in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, PTSD, and other forms of trauma.

JJPI has served the Delaware Valley since 1955 and is one of the few agencies in the country that offers a comprehensive approach to trauma by addressing the entire cycle of abuse.

JJPI's Survivor Services program provides high-quality outpatient treatment to children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced one or more traumas impacting their mental health. Clinicians utilize a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, prolonged exposure (PE) therapy, and more.

A combination of individual and group therapies is used in a supportive, person-centered framework. Treatment is highly customized and seen as a short-term focused intervention, building on the strength and resiliency of the client and their support system, to assist with improved functioning and community involvement. Survivor Services offers both in-person and telehealth services.

To learn more, please visit jjpi.phmc.org.

Clinical Services

  • Conduct individual, group, and/or family therapy with Survivor Services participants.
  • Provide communication to all stakeholders as clinically appropriate and as required by funders and regulatory bodies.
  • Document all services and communication in accordance with JJPI policies and procedures.
  • Prepare, maintain, and submit all treatment plans, mandatory reports, progress notes, and case management notes in a timely manner consistent with JJPI policies and procedures.
  • Finalize all progress and case management notes within 24 to 72 hours of service provision.
  • Maintain up-to-date clinical records on all cases.
  • Participate in required weekly group consultation (held virtually; 3 day/time options).

Related Skills

  • Ability to work effectively with others and contribute to a collaborative approach
  • Ability to meet timelines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to utilize databases

Requirements

  • Minimum of a master's degree from an accredited institution in a clinical mental health discipline, including completion of a clinical practicum
  • Two years of experience providing mental health treatment (JJPI may consider individuals actively engaged in a related internship/practicum with lesser applied experience)
  • Must maintain own liability insurance

EOE

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide trauma-focused individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Prolonged exposure therapyIndividual therapyGroup therapyClinical documentationTreatment planningCrisis interventionDatabase managementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Survivor Services (Contractor) at Public Health Management a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Telehealth option
Weekly group consultation