Bilingual Lead Clinician - Part Time

Bethany Christian Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,745,000 - 19,342,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer?t

Generous time off (11 paid holidays, P

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services seeks a Lead Therapist to join our faith-driven team, providing direct therapy, coordinating intake, and supervising staff across programs nationwide. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, state licensure, and strong clinical skills to guide treatment and compliance.

You will mentor interns, write intake/closing reports, support budget goals, and ensure audits and contracts are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years clinical employment in the behavioral sciences.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field with two years direct service experience.
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Excellent clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake and referrals, assign cases fairly.
• Provide direct therapy to clients.
• Write intakes, reports and closings per unit expectations.
• Provide psychosocial assessments when required.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and audits.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

Clinical skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Master’s degree in social work or psychology with 2 years direct service

Licensed to provide clinical services (state license)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position requires bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish & is scheduled for 6 hours/week.

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Lead Therapist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Coordinate intake and referrals. Ensure case assignments are made in a fair and equitable manner;
• Assume responsibility for case assessment, appropriate treatment, supervision of ongoing service and case closure;
• Provide direct therapy service to clients;
• Write intakes, reports and closings according to unit expectations;
• Provide psychosocial assessments when required;
• Provide clinical evaluation as requested and submit written reports as required by policies and all contracts;
• Provide consultation to other units as needed;
• Assure compliance with all contract requirements and successfully complete all audits;
• Assure that case recording expectations are adequate to satisfy insurance company and agency expectations;
• Monitor end of the month reports. Maintain good working knowledge of billing statements and review those of the workers supervised;
• Coordinate vacation schedules to ensure adequate coverage and availability of services;
• Provide appropriate supervision to staff and interns as indicated by case supervision policy.
• Work to build a cohesive team and maintain positive staff morale;
• Ensure agency policies and procedures are enforced through completion of staff evaluations, conference requests, time sheets and reimbursement vouchers and review of utilization reports;
• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practice. Recommend changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate;
• Participate in preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives, and adherence to budget throughout the year;
• Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, community agencies, employers and individuals;
• Ensure effective operations through selection, training and orientation of new staff;
• Attend project team and community committee meetings as requested;
• Ensure that a 24 hour on call service is available and that clients are informed of this system;
• Assure timely billing and fee collection;
• Develop, update and maintain COA and substance abuse accreditation requirements;
• Establish and maintain referrals or contracts for psychological and psychiatric services;
• Ensure compliance with coordination of care policies and procedures;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences required;
• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college with two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement, plus two (2) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience preferred;
• Must have supervisory experience;
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the State where the care provider is located;
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;
• Demonstrated supervisory, verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with budget creation and achievement for the counseling department;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident;
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization;
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
• Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these clients and clients with special needs; and be properly trained and licensed, as necessary;
• Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:
• TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
• Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including results of TB tests and immunization records);
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance(medical,dental,andvision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYour Way,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employerpaidlong-termdisabilityandgroup termlifeinsurance