LEAD CLINICIAN

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

4d•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lead Clinician for their Residential program. This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. The organization provides training, support, and opportunities for growth. The Children’s Home of Reading has been improving lives for over 140 years, and its employees are crucial in helping individuals achieve independence, confidence, and success with dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Master’s degree required
Valid driver's license required
Ability to convey clinical conceptualizations adequately through written and spoken language
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Adequate abstract reasoning skills for case conceptualization

Nice To Haves

Specific training and/or experience with sexual offending population and/or adolescents is preferred

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of clinicians and co-leadership (with 2nd Lead Clinician)
Collaborate with Milieu Supervisor to assist with oversight of program
Collaborate with consulting therapists, including Psychiatrists
Participate in the investigation and resolution of clinical grievances
Provide new Clinician orientation, training and development
Provide a clinical orientation, training, and development
Provide a clinical training component to the Residential Team and New Employee Trainings
Maintain a team meeting backup coverage plan when others are out
Manage the facility and maintenance of new client documentation and timelines
Rotate with other Residential Administration as part of the 506 on call responsibilities
Clinically supervise residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with sanctuary concepts and best practices within the field
Meet with individual clients (approximate caseload of 6-8) on a weekly (at least) basis
Conduct family therapy with caseload on a weekly basis
Complete client files, including treatment plans and clinical notes utilizing an electronic health record system
Participate in weekly unit meetings and provide feedback on caseload
Run/co-facilitate therapeutic groups
Set up Neuropsychic assessments as needed
Comply with both internal and external requirements for documentation and associated timelines
Prepare court reports
Complete regular assessments including but not limited to the PROFESSOR risk assessment, Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children, and Youth Self Reports
Complete SBAR's following critical incidents
Complete therapeutic leave paperwork and updates visit log
Assist in repair/restore meetings between clients and/or staff
Facilitate monthly treatment meetings
Collaborate with residential staff on treatment planning and case conceptualization
Maintain regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination
Act as a clinical information liaison to the attending psychiatrist
Manage client’s safety planning and conduct necessary safety risk assessments such as elopement, violence, and suicide risk assessments
Attend required meetings (inter-agency and intra-agency)
Attend court hearings as needed, providing testimony as to the adjustment, progress, and treatment focus of clients
Offer periodic professional training to staff relative to areas of specialty
Participate in quarterly discharge reviews with administrative team
Participate in monthly rotation for weekend coverage
Conduct intake interviews of prospective residents
Transport clients in company vehicles, as needed
Perform other job duties as assigned