LEAD CLINICIAN

The Children's Home of Reading; Brodhead (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading seeks a Lead Clinician to oversee clinical services at Bethlehem and Doylestown locations. You will supervise clinicians, approve treatment plans, and ensure ORR compliance and evidence-based practice.

Qualified candidates have a master's or doctoral degree in a behavioral health field, PA licensure, and supervisory experience. The role requires strong communication with families and staff and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• At least 2 years of post-graduate direct service 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 and comply with health screening requirements.
• Must complete ORR-required pre-service training and annual continuing education.
• Must sign CHOR’s Code of Conduct and disclose any prior misconduct.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or related behavioral health discipline

Job description

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LEAD CLINICIAN

Regular Full Time Professional Bethlehem, PA, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 9570

Build a Career with Purpose

LEAD CLINICIAN

Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Clinician, you will:

• 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.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Training or certification in TF-CBT is strongly preferred.

Schedule

• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

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

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