Clinician-Play Therapist

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston•Boston, MA

46d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Clinician/Play Therapist is responsible for providing trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management services to individuals, families, and groups. Services are provided to young children, adolescents, and adults.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school.
Independently licensed clinician preferred (PhD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1); recent graduates considered. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in social services.
Competency in trauma treatment modalities, family systems,and child development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and time management.
Experience establishing connections with local agencies and providing resources to clients.
Interest and ability to work as a member of a team and independently.
Strong communication, administrative, and computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite, Outlook and Zoom,including other electronic platforms. Experience using an electronic health records system preferred.
A valid driver’s license.
Ability towork day and evening hours as appropriate.
A valid MA driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge of substance use disorders and dual diagnoses preferred.
Experience using an electronic health records system preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide treatment planning,ongoing therapy, outreach, and support services to individuals,families, and groups of all ages. These services may be performed in the office,schools,or other community settings as appropriate.
Provide case management services, including coordination ofcare, location of concrete resources, advocacy,and referral. Maintain ongoing contact with collaterals.
Conduct psycho-educational and/or therapeutic groupsas needed.
Prepare reports and maintain records, including initial and in-depth assessments, progress notes,treatment plans, discharge paperwork, and any other reports requested by attorneys,the Department of Children and Families (DCF),collaterals,and courts. Complete paperwork using the agency Electronic Health Records system.
Attend and present at regular peer group supervision sessions and internal high risk review meetings.
Participate in training and professional development as required.
Work with clients during day and evening hours as needed.
Work is performed in office, schools, or other community settings.
Maintain professional and personal boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
Other duties as assigned.