Lead Therapist II

Wesley Family Services; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapist II to provide therapeutic services to children in a group setting. This role involves collaborating with a team to deliver quality behavioral health services, ensuring positive outcomes through clinical oversight and guidance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in a human services field and have experience in Autism Therapy. With a flexible schedule and a commitment to cultural sensitivity, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of children and their families. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Tuition discounts

Annual performance evaluations

Employee Assistance Program

Free licensure supervision

Wellness Center access

Discounted insurance options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of Autism Therapy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activities and maintain progress notes for each consumer.
• Conduct group sessions and support clinical needs of consumers.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Behavioral analysis

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Tools

Social Responsiveness Scale

Job description

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Wesley Family Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Wesley Family Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $24.00/hr

*Must be available 3-4 nights per week until 7:30pm, and two Saturdays per month 9:00am-3:30pm*

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges
• Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)
• WFS Wellness Center
• myStrength
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

• 10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day
• 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work)
• Two weeks paid parental leave
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4% - eligible after 1 consecutive year of service

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Site Manager II, the Therapist II – Lead Wonder Kids provides quality, therapeutic, behavioral health services to children in a site-based group setting, collaborates with other team members, and facilitates team meetings. The incumbent also provides clinical oversight and guidance, according to identified needs and general best practices, to ensure positive outcomes for the children at the clinical site, including the observation of and interaction with staff during group sessions.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with the ability to meet weekly scheduling demands. The position functions as a graduate level professional in WK and provides training, supervision, and guidance to Graduate Level Professionals (GLPs) and Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) within the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in a human services field (preferred in applied behavior analysis [ABA], education, psychology, social work, or counseling).

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Autism Therapy experience.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

· Behavior Specialist License (BSL) or other professional license (LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT) strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

· Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.

· Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.

· Knowledge of childhood mental health diagnoses and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, as well as the various treatment modalities for these.

· Ability to work non-traditional hours on a flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Functions as a member of a team to conduct group therapeutic activities.
2. Maintains progress notes, data analysis, data collection methods, and other required paperwork/reports for each consumer on caseload.
3. Meets with the child, family, case manager, Site Manager II, MCO, school officials, and other treatment team members to support the clinical needs of the consumer.
4. Reports child’s/adolescent’s progress to the Program Coordinator ahead of treatment team meetings, including an overview of data as it relates to progress in multiple life domains, specific symptoms, problems, needs, and plans for continued treatment.
5. Provides clinical supervision, support, training, and mentoring to BHTs on how to implement interventions identified in the individual treatment plans.
6. Performs Social Responsiveness Scale with consumers.
7. Completes written order collaboration forms for consumers.
8. Assists the Program Coordinator with completing IBHS/WK assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, completing data analysis, and other authorization paperwork requirements as needed.
9. Assists in obtaining necessary signatures on reauthorization paperwork.
10. Develops, implements, and monitors the consistent implementation of individualized behavior support plans for consumers.
11. Adjusts planned activities or schedules, including own work schedule, to accommodate changes in group needs and size to maintain ratio.
12. Utilizes a behavioral analytic approach to influence behavioral changes and/or to improve group dynamic and receptiveness, including prompting learned behaviors, modeling appropriate social skills, redirecting problem behaviors, and instructing children in appropriate social behavior.
13. Intervenes to de-escalate crises to ensure the safety and maintenance of a positive group dynamic. Remains alert to behavioral signals to avoid crises whenever possible.
14. Assists in the management of space, supplies, and resources as appropriate for the site, including opening and closing the building and setting up rooms in preparation for group.
15. Follows a flexible schedule to be available to consumers, staff, and parents, including regular evenings and weekends.
16. Attends any Department of Human Services (DHS) or private insurer’s mandatory trainings.
17. Completes incident reports, as required, and follows mandated reporter guidelines for reporting suspected abuse.
18. Receives monthly supervision from the Site Manager II.
19. Maintains a minimum of 12-15 billable hours in group, with rotation, to allow for observation of all consumers.

HOW TO APPLY: You can initially apply through LinkedIn to submit your resume. Click the Apply button. You can also go to our website to complete the Wesley Family Services application at: wfspa.org/careers

Quality Whole Person Care is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other, Administrative, and Health Care Provider

Industries

Individual and Family Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Health and Human Services