THERAPIST PARTIAL

KidsPeace; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation starting at $

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forg

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, etc.

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Job summary

KidsPeace is seeking a Therapist Partial to provide clinical leadership and psychotherapy within our behavioral health programs for children and families in our Bethlehem location. Responsibilities include individual, group, and family therapy, clinical consultation, and involvement in program marketing and quality assurance.

The role also involves training direct care staff, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and promoting continuity of care across KidsPeace departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field; Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years of experience in Human Services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group therapy on-site or in activities aligned with Treatment Plan.
• Take a lead role in the Interdisciplinary Team process to coordinate care.
• Facilitate family assessments within the program/department for observation and direction.
• Provide training, support and/or consultation to staff within the program.
• Pursue positive client attendance/census in line with projections.
• Maintain documentation and ensure program services meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

First Aid/CPR certifications

Basic PC skills

21 years of age

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Bachelor’s degree

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.

Therapist Partial

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.

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.
• Maintain awareness of the KidsPeace continuum of services and actively promote the internal transfer and referral of children and families whenever clinically indicated by attending bi-annual training on the continuum and communicating with associates between levels of care and actively seeking opportunities to share information about the continuum with consumers as evidenced by written documentation in the client record.
• 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

• Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred, Bachelor's 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.