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

Old Colony YMCA • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

The Clinician provides direct services to adolescents on their caseload, including developing a comprehensive assessment for each client. The role also serves as a liaison with clients’ families, Department of Children & Families (DCF) Social Workers, and outside agencies.

The Clinician reviews referrals for placement appropriateness, supports youth intake and safety assessment, completes required assessments, and develops individual treatment plans with youth and their identified families. The position provides individual, group, and family therapy; monitors progress and youth on suicide watch; and coordinates referrals and appointments for psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic, dental, and medical services.

The Clinician maintains communication with families and collateral agencies, participates in program meetings, tracks data and referrals, provides rotating on-call coverage for after-hours emergencies or intake, and supports staff development and program operations. The position is based in a group home serving youth ages 13–18 in New Bedford.

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 licensure preferred.
• One to five years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals to determine appropriateness for program placement and respond to DCF within contracted timeframes.
• Ensure a thorough youth intake, including suicide screening and safety assessment, MAYSI Screening, and safety-plan creation.
• Complete CRAAFT, LITE, and CANS assessments within seven days of placement with each youth and their identified family.
• Develop individual treatment plans with youth and their identified families, covering the six domains and identifying 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; review each youth’s progress toward goals and program objectives at treatment reviews within licensing timelines.
• Ensure referrals and appointments for psychological evaluations, psychiatric services, therapy, dental care, and 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.
• Account properly for 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 partnerships, staff, and volunteers regarding programming at DCF congregate care sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time