Job Description:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Bebashi - Transition to Hope
Philadelphia, PA
(Full Time, Permanent opportunity)
Bebashi - Transition to Hope, a leading nonprofit
organization serving Philadelphia’s diverse and underserved
communities, is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our Wellness Center team. This
role will report to Director of Clinical Services.
About Bebashi - Transition to Hope:
Founded in 1985 as the first Black-founded and Black-led
organization in the U.S. to address the HIV/AIDS crisis, Bebashi -
Transition to Hope now operates as a comprehensive health and social
services agency. Our mission is to empower people to enhance the
quality of their health and overall well-being by providing access
to high-quality healthcare, education, and social services.
Overview:
Our wellness centers provide low-barrier, culturally competent
primary care and preventive health services for uninsured,
underinsured, and underserved individuals—particularly LGBTQ+ and
BIPOC residents of Philadelphia.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients
referred through Bebashi’s Wellness Center and case management programs.
* Conduct behavioral health assessments and screenings (PHQ-9,
GAD-7, ACEs) to identify and address patient mental health needs.
* Develop and monitor personalized treatment plans in
collaboration with clients, ensuring goals align with overall
wellness and primary care outcomes.
* Deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent, and
strengths-based therapy tailored to the needs of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients.
* Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety
planning for clients in acute distress.
* Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, and
prevention specialists to ensure integrated, holistic care coordination.
* Maintain detailed, compliant, and timely documentation in the
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
* Facilitate referrals to higher levels of care, including
psychiatry and substance use treatment providers.
* Participate in case conferences, quality improvement meetings,
and multidisciplinary team huddles.
* Provide staff education on behavioral health topics and
contribute to community mental health outreach.
Key Competencies:
* Hands-On Clinician: Willingness to engage directly in client
care while supporting larger organizational goals.
* Culturally Responsive Care: Deep understanding of
intersectionality, stigma, and health equity principles.
* Clinical Judgment: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and
intervention skills grounded in evidence-based practice.
* Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively with
medical, case management, and outreach teams.
* Empathy and Advocacy: Dedication to client-centered care that
empowers and uplifts underserved populations.
* Organizational Agility: Able to balance clinical priorities
with documentation, data collection, and compliance needs.
Working Location and Conditions:
* Primarily onsite at Bebashi’s Primary Wellness Center (4101
Woodland Ave) with some travel to our North Philly Location (1217
Spring Garden)
* Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; occasional evenings or
weekends for outreach or client needs.
* May include limited telehealth services as approved.
* Regular supervision and access to professional development
resources provided.
