Coordinating Lead Clinician

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Co-Mhar - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Coordinating Lead Clinician position at COMHAR's Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) is a vital role focused on supporting children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Located in the Philadelphia area, the IBHS program provides services across various settings, including homes, schools, and community environments. The primary goal is to help these individuals reduce or replace problematic behaviors with more positive, socially appropriate ones, emphasizing family engagement throughout the treatment process. As the lead clinician on a team of behavioral health professionals, the Coordinating Lead Clinician will oversee a group that includes Master's level Lead Clinicians, Group Mobile Therapists, and Bachelor's or High School Level Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs). The position entails a manageable staff-to-student ratio, with clinicians working at a 1:10 ratio and Group Mobile Therapists at a 1:3 ratio. This structure allows for personalized attention and effective intervention strategies tailored to each student's needs. The role requires the Coordinating Lead Clinician to be present at the school throughout the day, managing a reduced caseload to focus on specific program issues. Responsibilities include ensuring timely arrival of BHT workers, managing daily programming, conducting prep meetings with staff, and overseeing morning activities. The Coordinating Lead Clinician will also collaborate with other clinicians and care coordinators to enroll children in summer camp activities and develop a resource book for the school. This position is essential for maintaining the quality and effectiveness of the IBHS program, ensuring that all team members are supported and that students receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of behavioral health professionals in a school setting.
• Manage a reduced caseload to address specific program issues.
• Ensure timely arrival of BHT workers and manage sign-in/sign-out processes.
• Conduct daily prep meetings with BHT staff before the school day begins.
• Manage all morning programming and assign tasks to BHT staff.
• Model effective management of morning activities for other clinicians.
• Collaborate with Lead Clinicians and Care Coordinators to enroll children in summer camp activities.
• Develop a resource book for the school.

Requirements

• Licensed mental health professional or a graduate degree in a related field with at least two years of experience in a CAASP system.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing mental health direct services to children, youth, or young adults.
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, education, or counseling.
• Completion of a clinical or mental health direct service practicum with a relevant graduate degree.
• Experience providing ABA services under supervision of a certified professional or being licensed as a psychologist with ABA experience.
• Act 33 clearances preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a school-based mental health program.
• Familiarity with community resources for children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance with various plan options.
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off (Holiday, sick, PTO, vacation).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional supplemental voluntary insurance options including Disability, Accident, and Pet Insurance.