Outpatient Therapist – Partial Hospitalization Program

Outpatient Therapist – Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Location: High Focus Centers – Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Compensation: $53,000–$57,000 annually, based on experience, education, and licensure

Make an Impact. Support Recovery. Grow Your Clinical Career.

Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate mental health and substance use challenges? High Focus Centers is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to join our Northeast Philadelphia team and provide clinical services within our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

In this role, you'll facilitate therapeutic groups, provide individual clinical support, and help clients develop the skills and strategies needed to make meaningful progress in their recovery. You'll work with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment team.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a recent graduate looking to begin your clinical career, this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a difference in the lives of others.

New Graduates & Licensure Support

Graduating soon? We encourage you to apply! You do not need to be independently licensed to be considered for this opportunity.

We welcome applications from recent master's-level graduates, as well as students who are expecting to complete their master's degree and clinical internship requirements in the coming months. You can begin the interview process before graduation, provided you meet the required education and internship qualifications by your anticipated start date.

High Focus Centers recognizes the importance of continued professional development and supports clinicians working toward professional licensure. Guidance and assistance with the licensure process may be available, including access to clinical supervision through an internal supervisor when available. If internal supervision is not available, reimbursement assistance may be available toward the cost of obtaining outside supervision.

If you're preparing to graduate and looking for an opportunity to build your clinical experience, develop your skills in outpatient behavioral healthcare, and continue working toward licensure, we encourage you to apply!

About High Focus Centers

High Focus Centers is a leading provider of outpatient behavioral healthcare throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Through our specialized programs, including Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope, we provide individualized treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

Our programs are designed to provide structured clinical support while helping individuals develop the tools and resources needed for continued progress and recovery.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) group therapy sessions for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

• Provide structured, evidence-based group and individual therapeutic interventions.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Provide clinical support and crisis intervention as clinically indicated.

• Utilize appropriate therapeutic techniques to help clients manage mental health and substance use challenges.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.

• Coordinate care with referral sources, families, and external providers as appropriate.

• Maintain a minimum average of 25 billable sessions per week while supporting overall program needs.

• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations.

What We're Looking For

Required Education (must be met by start date):

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, or a related field.

• Completion of a clinical internship or practicum.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience providing clinical services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• Experience facilitating group therapy in an outpatient, PHP, IOP, or other behavioral healthcare setting.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and treatment planning skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Interest in continued professional development and pursuing clinical licensure.

Independent clinical licensure is not required. Recent graduates and candidates expecting to complete their educational and internship requirements by their anticipated start date are encouraged to apply.

Why Join High Focus Centers?

At High Focus Centers, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your clinical skills in a structured outpatient treatment environment. You'll work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to providing quality care and helping individuals move forward in their recovery.

Whether you're an experienced therapist or just beginning your clinical career, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunity to grow with High Focus Centers!