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Clinical Therapist - Caring for Our Community

CompanyGreater Philadelphia Health Action
LocationPhiladelphia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 6, 2026
About The Company
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and child development services. Through our network of eleven community health centers, school-based health suites, and a child development academy, we offer culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive services to populations within medically underserved areas of Philadelphia and its surrounding regions. Since 1970, GPHA has been a champion of compassionate and affordable healthcare services for families. We are committed to excellence, and our healthcare professionals are among the best in their fields, providing a continuum of care. GPHA’s federally qualified health centers cater to the entire family—infants, teens, adults, and seniors—with superior ambulatory and behavioral health staff. Our foundation is centered on the "whole" person—body and mind—providing a "Total Healthcare Home" for the communities we serve. Proving healthcare services to over 85,000 patients in the Greater Philadelphia area, we make a difference by promoting preventive healthcare and addressing issues such as: Acute and Chronic Disease Management Alcohol and Substance Addiction HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Low Birth Weight in Newborns Asthma Hypertension Diabetes Heart Disease Mental Health Disorders Poor Oral Health GPHA is accredited by the Joint Commission in both Ambulatory and Behavioral Healthcare, as well as, recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient Centered Medical Home.
About the Role

As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us. 

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.


We are presently seeking full-time Clinical Therapists in our Behavioral Healthcare Division.

This position will perform a wide variety of tasks designed to effect the lasting rehabilitation of patients engaging in our mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring programs. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

· Completion of initial and ongoing assessments, comprehensive evaluations and treatment planning for clients.

· Providing individual, marital, couple, family and group therapy for clients experiencing symptoms associated with DSM/ICD diagnoses, and/or clients experiencing concerns pertaining to stress management, self-esteem, aging, bullying, domestic violence, HIV, gender orientation, etc.

· Collaboration with members of client’s treatment team, family, and personnel of other community agencies actively involved with client to coordinate treatment efforts.

· Maintenance of accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of service activities, interaction with client, and client progress, as required by the state, county and GPHA, Inc.

· Participation in educational meetings and trainings related to alcohol abuse and mental illness treatment.

· Participation in quality assessment and improvement activities to develop and expand the efficiency and quality of Behavioral Healthcare Services.

Must have a Master’s degree in Human Services field or related field and two (2) years of experience in substance abuse or related field. Psychology and one year of counseling experience preferred. Must have a current license to practice in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Local candidates only please.

Benefits Include:

  • Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
  • Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
  • Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
  • Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
  • Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act

Note: Benefits vary for full time and part time providers.

Visit us at www.gphainc.org

Email resumes to cPatterson@gphainc.org

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.


Key Skills
Individual TherapyMarital TherapyCouple TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementDSM/ICD DiagnosisSubstance Abuse CounselingMental Health Treatment
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program401(k) With Company Contribution And MatchVacationSick LeavePersonal LeaveEducation LeaveHolidaysBonusesLeadership And Advancement OpportunitiesContinuing EducationUp To Date SubscriptionCME For Eligible ProvidersLoan Forgiveness Through National Health Service CorpsScholars EligibilityFree Malpractice Coverage Through Federal Tort Claims Act
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning for clients in mental health and substance abuse programs. Provide various forms of therapy and collaborate with treatment teams and community agencies to coordinate care.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
328
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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