Lead Clinician

Summary: A Lead Clinician provides intensive therapeutic services to a child and family in a school, camp or home setting. Under the supervision of the School Based Therapeutic Services (STS) Clinical Manager, the lead clinician leads the team to develop an individualized treatment plan for each child; provides all authorized therapy in a child-centered, strength-based manner; monitors and updates the treatment plan; and provides and documents case management activities

Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum Requirement – Master’s Degree in a clinical mental health discipline

Experience:

• At least two (2) years experience in the mental health field.
• Excellent working knowledge of clinical issues relating to children, adolescents or families.
• Familiar with multiple child serving systems (e.g. education, juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health, drug and alcohol, health care and vocational rehab).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and interact with all staff.
• Ability to give clear and concise oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of the Behavioral Health system

Interested applicants must submit a resume along with cover letter to:

Contact Information:
Kristine Kershner
Email: kkershner@northernhome.org
Fax: 215-482-0782
No phone calls, please.