THERAPIST PARTIAL

KidsPeace; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Job summary

KidsPeace in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania seeks a Therapist Partial to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and consultation regarding psychotherapy and programming. Responsibilities include providing therapy, evaluating staff, ensuring documentation standards, and participating in interdisciplinary team processes. Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License and a Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred. The role offers competitive compensation starting at $27.50 an hour, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License required.
• Minimum two years experience in Human Services preferred.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group therapy to clients.
• Take a lead role in the Interdisciplinary Team process.
• Facilitate family assessment process for observation and direction.
• Provide training and support to staff as indicated.
• Pursue positive client attendance according to projections.
• Ensure thorough documentation and adherence to standards.

Skills

Therapy skills

Assessment and evaluation skills

Collaboration skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Basic personal computer knowledge

Job description

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Position Overview

The Therapist Partial is responsible for providing clinical leadership, guidance, and consultation as a team member in regard to psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic programming. This includes clinical consultation, and individual, group, and family therapy as well as other forms of intervention as directed. This responsibility also includes assisting in evaluations and training of direct care staff, program marketing, quality assurance, and continuity of care within other Community Programs or other KidsPeace Departments.

Job Duties

• Provide individual and/or group therapy to clients in the form of on-site sessions and/or social or recreational activities which directly correlate to goals in the Treatment Plan.
• Take a lead role in the Interdisciplinary Team process to facilitate coordination of care.
• Facilitate, encourage, evaluate, and take a lead role in facilitating the family assessment process within the program/department for observation, direction and role modeling.
• Provide training, support and/or consultation to staff within the program as indicated.
• Aggressively pursue positive client attendance/census in accordance with indicated projections.
• Ensure documentation is thorough, complete and filed, and program services meet standards established by regulatory agencies and KP policies.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation – starting at $27.50 an hour
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance
• Professional Growth Opportunities – Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement
• Supportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion

Qualifications

Must have an active Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License and one of the following:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred required
• Minimum two years experience in Human Services preferred.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certifications required.
• Must possess basic personal computer knowledge and skills.
• Must be 21 years of age.