Clinician - Masters

CHD Careers•Springfield, MA

1d•$60,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Center for Human Development, CHD, is currently seeking a Clinician to join our Congregate Care Network team. The Clinician provides clinical services within their assigned group home working with youth ranging in age from 0 – 21 years old that are referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The Clinician works within the agency’s team model, establishing open communication and support within the program. They may coordinate and complete intakes and coordinate clinical treatment within the program. The clinician will provide individual therapy and group work to the youth in the program Responsibilities: They support and implement the philosophical, clinical, and programmatic goals of the agency. Provide comprehensive services including substance assessment, placement planning, and care coordination. Ensures that there is a supportive and professional environment around assessment, communication, treatment planning, relationship formation, and casework intervention. Assist at the direction of their supervisor in the development/training of staff in the program around clinical philosophies, interventions and overall treatment modalities and ensuring the clinical infrastructure is strong and effective. Complete CANS and bio-psychosocial assessments. Write effective treatment plans while ensuring that all service notes are properly filled out and completed on a regular basis. In conjunction with the clinical director, is available during extended evening, weekend, and holiday hours to respond to shifts in milieu dynamics and the need for immediate youth or family support. Develop a discharge plan with youth and their family that includes recommendations for further services. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required, as is a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Salary: Pay range of $60,000- $62,000 is complimented along with a phenomenal benefits package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few. AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, (CHD) Care Finds a Way: The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve. CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TODAY! If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

Support and implement the philosophical, clinical, and programmatic goals of the agency.
Provide comprehensive services including substance assessment, placement planning, and care coordination.
Ensures that there is a supportive and professional environment around assessment, communication, treatment planning, relationship formation, and casework intervention.
Assist at the direction of their supervisor in the development/training of staff in the program around clinical philosophies, interventions and overall treatment modalities and ensuring the clinical infrastructure is strong and effective.
Complete CANS and bio-psychosocial assessments.
Write effective treatment plans while ensuring that all service notes are properly filled out and completed on a regular basis.
In conjunction with the clinical director, is available during extended evening, weekend, and holiday hours to respond to shifts in milieu dynamics and the need for immediate youth or family support.
Develop a discharge plan with youth and their family that includes recommendations for further services.