LEAD CLINICIAN

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

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About The Position

Provides intensive therapeutic services. Professionally represents agency.

Requirements

Therapeutic training: Master's Degree required. Specific training and/or experience with sexual offending population and/or adolescents is preferred.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Power Point. Clinician will be trained to utilize Credible, an electronic health record system.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
Professionalism.
Organization skills.
Time management skills.
Valid driver's license.
One of several clinical licenses preferred.

Nice To Haves

Specific training and/or experience with sexual offending population and/or adolescents is preferred.
One of several clinical licenses 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 training component to the Residential Team and New Employee Trainings.
Maintain a team meeting back-up coverage plan when others are out.
The facility and maintenance of new client documentation and timelines.
Will rotate with other Residential Administration as part of the 506 oncall responsibilities
Clinically supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with sanctuary concepts and best practices within the field .
Meets with individual clients (approximate caseload of 6-8) on a weekly (at least) basis.
Conducts family therapy with caseload on a weekly basis.
Completes client files, including treatment plans and clinical notes utilizing an electronic health record system.
Participate in weekly unit meetings and provide feedback on caseload.
Runs/co-facilitates therapeutic groups.
Set up Neuropsych assessments as needed.
Complies with both internal and external requirements for documentation and associated timelines.
Prepares court reports.
Completes regular assessments including but not limited to the PROFESSOR risk assessment, Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children, and Youth Self Reports.
Completes SBAR's following critical incidents.
Completes therapeutic leave paperwork and updates visit log.
Assists in repair/restore meetings between clients and/or staff.
Facilitates monthly treatment meetings.
Collaborates with residential staff on treatment planning and case conceptualization.
Maintains regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination.
Acts as a clinical information liaison to the attending psychiatrist.
Manages clients safety planning and conducts necessary safety risk assessments such as elopement, violence, and suicide risk assessments.
Attends required meetings (inter-agency and intra-agency).
Attends court hearings as needed, providing testimony as to the adjustment, progress, and treatment focus of clients.
Offers 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.
Conducts intake interviews of prospective residents.
Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed.
Perfonns other job duties as assigned.