New Bedford Full Time Clinician (13-18 Year Old Group Home)

Old Colony YMCA•New Bedford, MA

About The Position

The Clinician provides direct services to adolescents on their caseload, including comprehensive assessments and individual, group, and family therapy. The role also serves as a liaison among clients’ families, Department of Children & Families (DCF) social workers, and outside agencies. The Clinician supports the operation of DCF congregate care sites by coordinating treatment and care, monitoring youth safety and progress, supporting program staff, and maintaining required records and communication.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a Human Services field.
Licensure Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) required.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft programs.
Excellent reading and writing skills for contract and incident reporting.
Ability to work a Sunday-through-Thursday schedule.

Nice To Haves

LMHC or LICSW is preferred.
One to five years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review referrals to determine whether placement in the program is appropriate and respond to DCF within contracted timeframes.
Ensure each youth receives a thorough intake, including suicide screening and safety assessment, MAYSI screening, and a safety plan.
Complete CRAAFT, LITE, and CANS assessments with each youth and their identified family within seven days of placement.
Develop an individual treatment plan with each youth and their identified family, addressing the six domains and necessary therapeutic services and routine, ongoing, and emergency medical and dental care in accordance with EEC and CARF standards.
Provide intensive individual, group, and family therapy, and review each youth’s progress toward goals and program objectives at treatment reviews within licensing timelines.
Arrange referrals and appointments for psychological evaluations, psychiatric services, therapy, and dental or medical care; oversee additional assessments within stated timeframes.
Assess and monitor youth on suicide watch on an ongoing basis.
Maintain communication with parents, guardians, legally authorized representatives, and collateral agencies.
Attend and participate in weekly clinical reviews, weekly house meetings, monthly staff meetings, and Administrators meetings.
Track data and statistics related to permanency, standards, and service referrals.
Provide rotating on-call clinical coverage and be available for after-hours emergencies or intake.
Maintain proper accounting of youth belongings and valuables.
Ensure behavior-management practices are followed on all shifts.
Work with the Caseworker to ensure medical and dental needs are met in a timely manner.
Support program staff with skill development and coaching.
Contribute to a positive work environment through pride in job performance, enthusiasm, and cooperation with coworkers.
Interface with and support clinical interns, community partners, staff, and volunteers regarding programming at DCF congregate care sites.