FAMILY THERAPIST

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

11h•$0 - $55,000

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a full-time Family Therapist in Reading, Pennsylvania. The role supports clients and their families through regular family meetings, therapeutic groups, clinical assessment, treatment planning, and case coordination. The therapist works with the clinical team and outside professionals to support clients’ progress, family involvement, and discharge decisions, while maintaining required documentation and following program policies and BARJ principles. The position includes after-hours on-call coverage for one week at a time several times per year. A master’s degree and a valid driver’s license are required. A license as an LPC, LCSW, or MFT—or supervision toward licensure—is preferred, as is training or experience with adolescents and/or people who have sexually offended. The position offers an annual salary of $55,000 and lists benefits and professional development opportunities including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; wellness programs; paid training; and certification and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A license as an LPC, LCSW, or MFT, or supervision toward licensure.
Specific training and/or experience with the sexual offending population and/or adolescents.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients and their families on a regular bi-weekly basis.
Run or co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
Comply with internal and external documentation requirements and associated timelines.
Participate in weekly clinical team meetings for case conceptualization.
Assist with preparation of treatment plans, court reports, and other clinical documentation.
Complete quarterly family assessments.
Assist with victim/sibling reunification when warranted.
Assess family involvement and discuss strategies for improvement and relevant attendance with supervisors.
Assist in assessing family members’ suitability for discharge consideration.
Maintain regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination.
Clinically supervise residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with BARJ principles and field best practices.
Remain on call after hours for a week at a time several times a year.