The Mobile Therapist will collaborate with the treatment team to implement individualized behavioral intervention plans in educational, community, or home settings, applying clinical skills for observation and assessment, including functional behavioral analysis. Responsibilities also involve collecting data, providing progress notes, offering coaching and support to family members, and adhering to all agency documentation and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet specific credentialing requirements, which generally involve a Master's degree in a behavioral health field with specific clinical practice credits, plus at least one year of full-time experience providing direct mental health services to children or young adults. Alternatively, candidates may need to be licensed in Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker, or meet other specified licensing/degree combinations.
Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) Educational & Behavioral Support Services is a subsidiary of The Rock Creek Foundation. We are committed to delivering the highest quality support to our students and we are dedicated to supporting positive behavioral changes.
Our Mission
Our mission is to rejuvenate and strengthen individuals and families living with behavioral health, development, or other special needs through a child-centered, family-focused, inter-agency team approach. We believe in the value and unique worth of all individuals.
What We’re Looking For
CCRN is seeking a Mobile Therapist(s) (Licensed or Unlicensed) - Independent Contractor to join our caring and compassionate team in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. As an Mobile Therapist, you will have the privilege of providing community-based behavioral support to a unique group of individuals across all settings in Chester County, PA.
If you are looking to make a difference and be a change agent in your community, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team!
What You’ll Do
Collaborates with other members of the treatment team, including Behavioral Consultant, teacher, and parent, to implement an individualized behavioral intervention plan in the context of the educational, community, or home setting.
Applies their clinical skills in observation of the child in the home, school, and community as part of an assessment in preparation for implementing the treatment plan. A functional behavioral analysis is a key component of this assessment.
Collects data on the behaviors that are addressed by the treatment plan and provides observations and data back to the treatment plan. Reports all at-risk behavior or potential abuse/neglect situations to the clinical supervisor according to agency and State standards.
Provides detailed progress notes of each session.
Maintains agency notes that detail all cancellations and phone calls.
Appropriately uses behavioral interventions, emotional support, and other treatment interventions to achieve approved treatment goals and objectives.
Participates with other treatment team members in implementing goals in accordance with CCRN’s mission and values and the Pennsylvania CASSP principles.
Provides coaching, support, and role modeling to family members and significant others to support the therapeutic strategies.
Contributes to building a Culture of Quality and Safety by observations, words, and actions. Addresses imminent risk events, seeking IBHS leadership support as needed. Immediately reports all at-risk behaviors or potential abuse/ neglect situations to the Clinical Supervisor and documents it in the Client Record and CCRN Incident Report.
Adheres to CCRN documentation standards. Completed detailed written progress notes of each IBHS service session. Ensures accurate and timely encounter forms.
Regularly and actively participates in regular supervision with the assigned supervisor.
Knowledgeable of and can assess CCRN policy and protocols, including the Compliance-Ethics Plan and core elements, fraud and abuse prevention/reporting requirements, privacy/confidentiality, abuse/neglect mandating reporting, and program, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives as requested – gathering data, sharing in problem-solving on IBHS issues, sharing ways to improve quality care or safety for our clients or staff.
Participate in and complete all required trainings.
Other duties as assigned.
Credentialing Requirements
• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field of study with at least nine (9) credits specific to clinical practice, and at least one (1) year of full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults
Individuals who provide individual services through mobile therapy services shall meet one of the following:
Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker.
Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with a least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency.
Schedule: Flexible Schedule
Contract: Independent Contractor or 1099
Hourly Rate Range: $37 - $45
Background Check Requirement
Due to the vulnerable population served by CCRN, all applicants are required to successfully pass state and federal criminal background checks, including any checks mandated by applicable licensing, funding, or regulatory authorities, as a condition of employment.
Disclaimers
The Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.
The Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. CCRN participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf [http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf]
Market context
Pennsylvania mobile therapist role in demand
Mobile therapist roles in Pennsylvania are often sought in community mental health, school-linked, and home-based care settings, where candidates need licensure or a relevant graduate degree with practicum experience. Competition is usually strongest for applicants who can combine clinical judgment, CPR and crisis intervention skills, and reliable travel with a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your Pennsylvania license path and field experience before applying.
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