Bilingual Lead Therapist (Part-Time)

Bethany; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany is seeking a Lead Therapist in Reading, PA, to join a faith-based organization providing social services and domestic programs. The position is scheduled for 6 hours per week and requires bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

The role involves coordinating intake, conducting assessments, providing direct therapy, and ensuring contract compliance while supporting a mission to serve families, foster care, and refugees across the country.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure 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.

Skills

Clinical skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal & written communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in social work

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in psychology/sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethany is seeking a Lead Therapist in Reading, PA, to join a faith-based organization providing social services and domestic programs. The position is scheduled for 6 hours per week and requires bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

The role involves coordinating intake, conducting assessments, providing direct therapy, and ensuring contract compliance while supporting a mission to serve families, foster care, and refugees across the country.