FAMILY THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$55k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Build a Career with Purpose
Family Therapist
Family Therapist – Full-Time
Reading, PA
Full Time
55,000 Annual Salary
DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.
About the Children’S Home of Reading
For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
Career Growth & Development
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You’LL Do
As a Family Therapist, you will:
- Meet with clients and their families on a regular bi-weekly basis
- Runs/co-facilitates therapeutic groups
- Complies with both internal and external requirements for documentation and associated timelines.
- Participate in weekly meeting with clinical team for case conceptualization
- Assists in preparation of treatment plans, court reports, and other clinical documentation.
- Completes quarterly family assessments.
- Assists with victim/sibling's reunification, when warranted
- Assess the status of family involvement and discuss strategies for improvement/relevant attendance with supervisors
- Aids in the assessment of suitability of family members for discharge consideration
- Maintains regular contact with juvenile probation officers and/or caseworkers for case coordination.
- Clinically supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with BARJ principles and best practices within the field.
- Remains on call after hours for a week at a time, several times a year.
Who We’RE Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others
Qualifications
Required
- Therapeutic training: Master's Degree required.
- A License for LPC, LCSW, MFT or supervision toward this end is preferred.
- Specific training and/or experience with sexual offending population and/or adolescents is preferred.
- Certificates and Licenses
- Valid driver's license required
- One of several clinical licenses preferred
Schedule
- FULL-TIME
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Some jobs pay the bills.
Some jobs build careers.
This job changes lives.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.
About Our Organization
The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Family Therapist will conduct regular bi-weekly sessions with clients and their families while facilitating therapeutic groups and managing clinical documentation. They will also collaborate with the clinical team, coordinate with juvenile probation officers, and assist in the development of treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $55k | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $54k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 430 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania counselor listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 12% offer loan repayment710 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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