LEAD CLINICIAN

Apis Services Inc•Bethlehem Township, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Lead Clinician for their ORR Program. This role is based across two locations in Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA. The organization believes in helping individuals live meaningful, fulfilling, and independent lives and provides training, support, and opportunities for employees to thrive. 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 while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or another relevant behavioral health discipline in which clinical experience is a program requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate direct service delivery experience.
Must have supervisory experience and be licensed to provide clinical services in Pennsylvania.
Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
Must provide proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
Must complete all ORR-required pre-service training, as required and scheduled by ORR.
Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required and scheduled by ORR, covering applicable ORR regulations, policies, and procedures.
Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgement, and mandatory reporter agreement.
Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in TF-CBT is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates all clinical services across both program locations.
Supervises the Clinicians and the Crisis Intervention Specialist.
Reviews and approves clinical assessments and treatment plans.
Ensures behavioral health services meet ORR requirements and evidence-based practice standards.
Provides clinical consultation on complex cases.
Holds primary responsibility for the program’s TF-CBT implementation.
Ensures behavioral health specialists complete required training on evidence-based practices in mental and behavioral health care delivery.
Ensures child-facing clinical services are provided on-site and in a confidential manner.
Participates in clinical case review meetings and quality assurance activities.
Supports development of the program’s clinical training plan.
Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.