Lead Clinician

Lead Clinician

Requisition #: req15687

Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA

Hours: Full-time (40-hours/week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values: we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.

As the Clinical Team Lead, you will be responsible for the successful clinical oversight, staff management, and administration of assigned functions of the Counseling Program. Provide direct service as required and maintain a public awareness of the services of the unit.

This position is expected to function effectively with minimal supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct individual/group clinical supervision to licensed staff, limited licensed staff, and clinical interns (i.e. supervisees) in accordance with clinical supervision policy;
• Facilitate timely supervisory oversight of case assessment, treatment planning, progress noting, progress reporting, and case closing activities.
• Participate in regular supervisory team meetings with program managers, supervisors, and lead therapists. Work to build a cohesive team and maintain positive staff morale;
• Collaborate with program manager/equivalent to support continuous improvement and/or corrective action, if needed, of supervised activities;
• Work with administrative staff and program manager/equivalent to coordinate intake and referrals. Ensure case assignments are made in a fair and equitable manner;
• Complete ongoing supervisee performance evaluations in accordance with agency guidance;
• Ensure effective operations through selection, training and orientation of new staff/interns;
• Manage clinical credentialing processes for supervisees in accordance with credentialing policy;
• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practice. Recommend changes in agency policies and practices when appropriate;
• Collaborate with Program Manager/Equivalent, Finance, and People and Culture (HR) to make decisions regarding time management, incentive pay, expense reimbursement and other financial/staffing concerns;
• Collaborate with program manager/equivalent to support preparation of annual budget, goals and objectives, and adherence to budget throughout the year;
• Monitor end of the month reports. Maintain good working knowledge of billing statements and
• Review those of the workers supervised;
• Provide consultation to other units as needed;
• Assure compliance with all contract requirements and support successful completion of all audits. Complete all responsibilities in a manner consistent with legal, ethical, and policy/procedure expectations;
• Provide direct assessment and therapy services to clients;
• Complete written clinical evaluations, treatment planning, progress notes, progress reports, and case closings in accordance with all policies and contracts. Assure that case recording/documentation is completed in a timely manner and adequate to satisfy insurance company and agency expectations;
• Ensure compliance with coordination of care policies and procedures;
• Maintain, enhance, and develop positive relationships with referral sources, community agencies, employers and individuals;
• Attend project team and community committee meetings as requested;
• Collaborate with program manager/equivalent and Finance to assure timely billing and fee collection;
• Establish and maintain referrals or contracts for psychological and psychiatric services;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or PhD degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other relevant behavioral sciences field from an accredited college/university;
• At least three (3) years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience
• Must be licensed to provide clinical services in the State where the care provider is located;
• Must have received training in clinical supervision; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience is preferred
• Demonstrate excellent clinical, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills;
• Demonstrate supervisory, verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with budget creation and achievement for the counseling department.
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care to clients
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill the essential job functions;
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

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