If you're a passionate Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! A survey was done by a group of Wesley Family Service employees on the Top 10 Reasons to work at WFS. Some of the top responses were:
Supportive relationships with Supervisors who promote professional growth
Vast opportunities for learning and the encouragement of diversified skill set
Licensure and Tuition assistance, plus free parking at all locations.
Some of the most advance technology in the Human Services field
Flexibility and family oriented employer. Excellent Home/Work balance.
Communication/transparency between front-line staff and leadership.
Teamwork and cohesive relationships promoted and supported among colleagues.
Job Purpose/Summary
Under the direction of the Autism Clinical Manager, the Lead Therapist II - Wonder Kids provides quality therapeutic behavioral health services to children in a site-based group setting; including completing a detailed assessment, creating and implementing an individualized treatment plan, collaborating with other team members, and facilitating team meetings.
The Lead Therapist II - Wonder Kids also provides clinical oversight and guidance according to identified needs and general best practices to ensure positive outcomes for the children served at the clinical site; including observation of and interaction with staff during group sessions. This position requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends with the ability to meet weekly scheduling demands. This position functions as the graduate level professional in Wonder Kids and provides training, supervision, and guidance to The Therapist II and Behavioral Health Technicians within the program.
The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with the ability to meet weekly scheduling demands. The position functions as the graduate level professional in Wonder Kids and provides training, supervision, and guidance to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) within the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in a human services field, preferred in 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) highly preferred • Act 33/34 Clearances • FBI Clearance
*Must be available up to four nights per week until 7:30pm, and two Saturdays per month 9:00am-12:00pm*
Benefits for Full Time Employees:
Medical, Dental, and Visions plans effective the 1st of month after 30 days
Flexible Work Schedule
15 paid days off1st year, 20 Paid days off 2nd year, then continues to increase
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities
11 Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
401k Plan - Employer match available!
Employer paid life insurance
Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance
Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
FREE Licensure Supervision!!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Complete IBHS/WK assessments based on designed time frames or when clinically needed
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor the implementation of the plans for each child/adolescent.
Function as a member of a team to conduct group therapeutic activities.
Maintain progress notes, data analysis, data collection methods, and other required paperwork or reports for each consumer on caseload.
Meet with child, family, Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), Case Manager, Supervisor, MCO, school officials, and other treatment team members as required.
Report a child/adolescent's progress at treatment team meetings (including an overview of data as it relates to progress in multiple life domains), specific symptoms, problems, and needs, and plan for continued treatment.
Provide clinical support, training, and mentoring to BHTs on how to implement interventions identified in the individual treatment plans.
Perform Social Responsiveness Scale with clients.
Adjust planned activities or schedules (including own work schedule) to accommodate changes in group needs or size to maintain ratio.
Utilize a behavior analytic approach to influence behavioral changes and/or to improve group dynamic and receptiveness; including prompting learned behaviors, modeling appropriate social skills, re-directing problem behaviors, and instructing children in appropriate social behavior.
Intervene to de-escalate crises to ensure safety and maintenance of positive group dynamic; remains alert to behavioral signals to avoid crises whenever possible.
Assist in management of space, supplies and resources as appropriate for site, including opening and closing the building and set up of rooms in preparation for group.
Follow a flexible schedule to be available to clients, staff and parents, including regular evenings and weekends.
Attend any Department of Human Services or private insurer's mandatory trainings.
Complete incident reports as required and follow mandated reporter guidelines for reporting suspected abuse.
Receive monthly supervision from assigned Supervisor.
Maintain a minimum of 12-15 billable hours in group with rotation to allow for observation of all clients.
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
Company Overview:
Wesley Family Services provides a diverse range of autism, behavioral health, education and family support services to individuals and families in western Pennsylvania. We create life-changing support by integrating our services to best meet the needs of those we serve. Our mission is to empower children, adults, and families by providing transformational care. Wesley Family Services provides a work environment that is positive and rewarding for its employees; a setting where growth, equality, teamwork and safety are the means to meet the charge of our mission.
Wesley Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status