Behavioral Health Clinician II

This Mental Health Therapy position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this psychologist position at $52k to $65k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Support, Crisis Intervention, Patient Evaluation, Electronic Medical Records, De-escalation Techniques, Psychoeducation, Case Management, Therapeutic Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive behavioral health support and direct observation to ensure the safety of pediatric patients at risk of harm. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to implement care plans, facilitate therapeutic groups, and provide psychoeducation to families.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.