Clinical Therapist

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Earned wages access

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (30

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

The Children\'s Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) in Germantown, PA seeks a Clinical Therapist to provide intensive therapeutic services to adolescent males in a residential setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support behavioral health and treatment goals.

Requires a Master\'s degree; licensure preferred; strong clinical skills; experience with juveniles; duties include assessment, treatment planning, court reports, and an on-call rotation; full-time role

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Clinical licensure is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive therapeutic services to residents.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans.
• Complete clinical notes and court reports.
• Attend court hearings and provide testimony as needed.
• Remain available for after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong clinical and assessment skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Computer proficiency

EHR systems

Education

Master's Degree

Adolescent experience preferred

Clinical licensure preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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Clinical Therapist

Regular Full Time Professional Philadelphia, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 9920

Salary: $58,000.00 Annually

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Clinical Therapist

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS), we're not just hiring employees—we're building a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to helping youth overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

As a Clinical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise to provide intensive therapeutic services to adolescent males in a structured residential treatment environment. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support behavioral health, treatment goals, personal growth, and positive outcomes for youth.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or looking to grow your career in juvenile justice and forensic psychology, CHOR YFS provides meaningful work, professional development, and opportunities to make a lasting difference.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Available after 30 days of employment
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Opportunities to strengthen clinical and assessment skills
• Experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment setting
• Exposure to juvenile justice and forensic psychology
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization

As a Clinical Therapist, you'll play a critical role in helping youth:

• Build positive relationships and healthy coping skills
• Work toward individualized treatment goals
• Develop behavioral and life skills
• Address mental and behavioral health needs
• Make positive decisions and build brighter futures

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Therapist, you'll provide intensive therapeutic services while working closely with residents, families, probation officers, caseworkers, clinical staff, and other members of the treatment team.

Clinical & Therapeutic Services

Your responsibilities include:

• Clinically supervise residents while following program policies and ensuring compliance with BARJ principles and best practices.
• Run and/or co-facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Meet individually with clients on a weekly or more frequent basis.
• Manage an approximate caseload of 6 clients.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans.
• Complete clinical notes and client charts using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Prepare court reports.
• Attend court hearings as needed and provide testimony regarding client adjustment, progress, and treatment focus.

Assessments & Documentation

• Complete quarterly risk assessments, including J-SOAP-II and ERASOR.
• Complete assessments of global functioning, including CANS and WHODAS.
• Complete PREA Vulnerability Assessments.
• Complete monthly telephonic utilization reviews.
• Prepare re-authorization packets, typically on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers.
• Coordinate services and treatment planning with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in required meetings and trainings.
• Remain available for an after-hours on-call rotation, typically one week at a time several times per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Clinically Skilled
• Patient
• Professional
• Organized
• A Strong Communicator
• Detail-Oriented
• Team-Oriented
• Committed to Helping Youth Succeed
• Passionate About Behavioral Health and Youth Development

Education & Experience

• Master's Degree required
• Specific training and/or experience working with adolescents preferred
• Clinical licensure is preferred

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record systems

Full-Time

The Clinical Therapist will participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, typically for one week at a time several times throughout the year.

CHOR Germantown-YFS STLP

Germantown, PA

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs provide a paycheck.

This job changes lives.

As a Clinical Therapist, your expertise can help young people navigate challenges, develop healthier behaviors, and work toward a more successful future.

The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) is an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc. and part of the Inperium family of companies.

CHOR YFS provides innovative behavioral health and residential treatment services focused on meeting the critical behavioral and mental health needs of children and families.

Today, our programs serve more than 650 children and families each year, providing treatment-focused care designed to empower youth to overcome challenges and succeed.

When you join CHOR YFS, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, integrity, and the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

This commitment to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.