Clinician Play Therapist

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston•Boston, MA

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. You will provide case management services, including coordination of care, location of concrete resources, advocacy,and referral. Maintain ongoing contact with collaterals.

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.
Ability to work 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.

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 intheoffice,schools,or other community settings as appropriate.
Conduct psycho-educational and/or therapeutic groups as 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.
Work with clients during day and evening hours as needed.
Work is performed in office, schools, or other community settings.
Other duties as assigned.