LEAD CLINICIAN

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Lead Clinician for our residential program in Reading, PA. This full-time exempt role leads clinical supervision, coordinates with psychiatrists and therapists, and ensures high-quality care and documentation for residents.

You will oversee clinical practices, participate in treatment planning, and contribute to program development within a mission-driven organization focused on dignity and independence for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to convey clinical concepts in writing and speech.
• Ability to apply clinical and case conceptualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of clinicians and co-leadership with a second Lead Clinician.
• Collaborate with Milieu Supervisor to oversee program.
• Coordinate with consulting therapists, including Psychiatrists.
• Investigate and resolve clinical grievances.
• Provide orientation, training and development for new clinicians.
• Maintain client documentation and timelines in the electronic health record.
• Lead weekly unit meetings and provide caseload feedback.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and assessments as needed.
• Coordinate safety planning and risk assessments for clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Master’s degree

21+ years of age

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Build a Career with PurposeLEAD CLINICIAN

Lead Clinician - Residential

1010 Centre Ave., Reading, PA

Full-Time / Exempt

DailyPay Available

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? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Clinician, you will:

• 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 orientation, training, and development.
• Provide a clinical training component to the Residential Team and New Employee Trainings
• Maintain a team meeting backup coverage plan when others are out.
• The facility and maintenance of new client documentation and timelines.
• Will rotate with other Residential Administration as par of the 506 on call 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 Neuropsychic assessments as needed.
• Comply 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 client’s 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.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Master’s degree required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Therapeutic Therapy: Specific training and/or experience with sexual offending population and/or adolescents is preferred.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

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.