Primary Therapist, Lehigh House

Lehigh House is where clinical work means something. We run a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence and Partial Hospitalization Program for adults living with serious mental illness: people who need real, sustained support in a community setting instead of a hospital bed. As Primary Therapist, you’ll lead care for a caseload of eight residents, your clinical judgment will carry weight, and your relationships with residents will build over time. At a Glance Pay $26.00 per hour Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8am to 4pm Status Full-time, 40 hours a week Caseload Eight residents Location 1019 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia What You’ll Do Provide individual therapy and run therapy groups throughout the week Build and update treatment plans with each resident on your caseload Assess prospective residents for admission, and visit hospitalized residents to complete reassessments Coordinate care with the Associate Director, ICMs, families, hospitals, and partner agencies Join treatment team meetings, weekly supervision, utilization review, OMH task force meetings, and community outings with residents What You Bring A master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another social science At least two years of psychiatric experience with adults living with serious mental illness, including group therapy Availability every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Strong documentation, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work as part of a treatment team The Honest Part You’ll work every weekend, with Tuesdays and Thursdays off. Some residents are in acute psychiatric distress, and some days the job is helping someone through a crisis. CATCH trains you in non-invasive de-escalation, and your team has your back. What CATCH Offers $26.00 per hour, full-time Medical, dental, and vision starting the first of the month after 60 days Paid time off, CATCH holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year after eligibility Full-time nonprofit work that counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) CATCH pays for your pre-employment clearances and physical If you’ve been waiting for a job where the work matters and you’re trusted with real responsibility from day one, apply today. About CATCH CATCH has served the Philadelphia region for nearly 50 years. We provide treatment, residential, educational, and family support services to people living with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Our work rests on a simple belief: everyone deserves a caring community, a place to call home, and the dignity that comes from living as independently as possible. Equal Employment Opportunity: CATCH is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants based on ability, qualifications, and job-related factors. Consistent with federal, state, and local law, every qualified applicant receives the same consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, disability, genetic information, status as a holder of a general educational development credential, medical marijuana cardholder status, or any other legally protected classification. Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to interview, contact Human Resources at hr@catchinc.com. We’ll work with you. Background Screening: Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the clearances required for this position. Where criminal history is reviewed, CATCH conducts an individualized assessment before making any adverse hiring decision, and applicants are given the opportunity to provide evidence of inaccuracy, rehabilitation, or mitigating circumstances.