Clinician - Home Based

Northeast Family Services•Nashua, NH

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is hiring a home-based clinician to serve as the primary therapist and contact for assigned in-home clients. Reporting to the clinical supervisor, the clinician uses evidence-based treatment methodologies and ensures effective implementation of in-home treatment and programming for clients on their caseload. Positions are available throughout New Hampshire. The clinician provides therapeutic interventions, parent education, and supervised visitation to children, adults, and families in home and community-based settings. The role includes collaboration with DCYF and other treatment-team members, clinical documentation and reporting, ongoing risk assessment, and participation in an on-call rotation. Early-evening availability is required, and schedules are subject to client needs. The position also involves transporting clients, including children and adults.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field valid under New Hampshire state guidelines; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields valid under New Hampshire state guidelines.
For the master’s-degree pathway, two years minimum clinical experience working with children, adolescents, youth, and families in a home or community setting is preferred.
For the bachelor’s-degree pathway, five years minimum clinical experience working with children, adolescents, youth, and families in a home or community setting is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, consistent access to a vehicle; proof of insurance is required.
Authorization to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Access to high-speed, secure internet.
Flexible availability, including early evenings, to accommodate client needs.
Ability to transport clients and install car seats and booster seats.

Nice To Haves

Two years minimum clinical experience working with children, adolescents, youth, and families in a home or community setting for applicants following the master’s-degree pathway.
Five years minimum clinical experience working with children, adolescents, youth, and families in a home or community setting for applicants following the bachelor’s-degree pathway.

Responsibilities

Maintain an assigned caseload and ensure proper implementation of in-home services in accordance with DCYF referrals.
Collaborate with DCYF on referral requests, treatment plans, treatment meetings, and regular clinical documentation.
Develop treatment plans with measurable and attainable goals in collaboration with families and DCYF.
Meet service-delivery documentation requirements, including assessment and report writing.
Report progress to the court system through in-person appearances and written reports as requested.
Provide therapeutic interventions to children, adults, and families in home and community-based settings.
Provide parent education and supervised visitation in home and community-based settings.
Serve as clinical lead on cases with multiple assigned providers.
Coordinate with DCYF, the New Hampshire court system, schools, behavioral health providers, and other treatment-team members as needed.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond by phone to support families as needed.
Assess client risk on an ongoing basis and consult the clinical supervisor about safety concerns.
Transport clients, including children and adults; install car seats and booster seats as needed.
Document clinical contacts and other required information in the Electronic Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.