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My Sister’s Place is a comprehensive, medically monitored short- and long-term residential treatment program serving Philadelphia county’s women and their children who are dually diagnosed (non-psychotic), pregnant, parenting, or working towards reunification. Women admitted may be addicted to any drug but must be at least 18 years old in need of medication assisted or non-medication assisted treatment. Length of stay is up to one year with a capacity of 22 mothers and 30 children. Number of children admitted is determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on available space available. Children admitted must be no more than 6 years old. All possible admissions must have a current PPD TB Test; complete physical preferred. Services provided include medical and obstetrical care, referral for HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, life skills, parenting classes, developmental groups for children, parent-child activities, child care services, relapse prevention, 12-step meetings, support for abused women, individual, group, and family counseling, enhanced case management services, coordination with children’s pediatricians, mindfulness based parenting classes and parent reunification assistance. Clients are referred off-site for GED, literacy, and vocational training.
Primary Functions:
Responsible for daily operation of the residential treatment program. Insures the implementation of program policies and procedures for the residential program which comprise a range of clinical services to pregnant and/or parenting women.
Essential Functions:
• Develop, implement and articulate treatment policies and programming for residential treatment program in conjunction with MATER Program Director. Responsible for adhering to all TJU Policies and MATER Policy and Procedures to ensure stability and cohesiveness across all organizational levels
• Develop, implement and articulate trauma informed treatment philosophy practices in conjunction with MATER Program Director and appropriate clinical personnel.
• Evaluate, update, and insure implementation of efficacy of treatment protocols for QI purposes.
• Ensure program complies with all DOH state licensing regulations and CBH credentialing requirements.
• Maintain a collegial relationship with external agencies/providers to ensure community collaboration and continuity of care for patients and their families.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in social work, chemical dependency, psychology, counseling, or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. A minimum of 5 years of experience in drug and/or alcohol treatment. Experience in a residential treatment program is strongly preferred.
Submit your resume or curriculum vitae to Kimberly McLaughlin, Program Director, MATER via email kimberly.a.mclaughlin@jefferson.edu or fax 215-568-6414.