Outpatient Therapist – Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

 

Outpatient Therapist – Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Location: High Focus Centers – Center City Philadelphia, PA

High Focus Centers has a longstanding reputation for providing high-quality outpatient treatment across southeastern Pennsylvania through its subsidiary programs: Rehab After Work, The Light Program, and Seeds of Hope. Our individualized treatment approach supports adults and adolescents facing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapist to join our specialized Veterans & First Responders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This unique program is designed to meet the behavioral health needs of military veterans, active service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, corrections officers, and other first responders by providing trauma-informed, culturally competent care in a supportive group setting.

If you are passionate about serving those who have served their communities and country, and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative clinical environment, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation

$53,000 – $57,000 annually, dependent on experience, education, and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group therapy sessions within a specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving veterans, active military personnel, and first responders.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that address trauma, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance reviews.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Communicate and coordinate treatment with referral sources, families, and community providers, as appropriate.
• Maintain a minimum average of 25 billable sessions per week while meeting program expectations.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support clinical operations.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in human services), or a related field, including completion of a clinical internship.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience providing behavioral health or outpatient therapy services.
• Experience facilitating group therapy.
• Experience treating trauma, PTSD, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with or a strong interest in serving veterans, military populations, and first responders is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment modalities is strongly valued.