DCF Support & Stabilization Masters Level Clinician - Plymouth, Ma

Bay State Community Services • Plymouth, MA

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About The Position

The DCF Support & Stabilization Clinician provides clinical services to children, youth, and families involved with DCF, focusing on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and long-term family stabilization. This role involves direct counseling, safety planning, case management, and collaboration with community resources to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Conferred Master's degree in mental health fields such as Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Clinical Psychology etc., with plan to obtain license (i.e. LMFT, LICSW, and LMHC).
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in child and family treatment (assessment, treatment planning, outcome measurement).
• Knowledge of DCF regulations, child welfare systems, and family stabilization strategies.
• Experience with trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavioral health treatment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Motivational Interviewing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, treatment planning, and individual/family therapy for clients referred by DCF.
• Conduct in-home and community-based interventions to support family stabilization.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention strategies to reduce risks and ensure child safety.
• Collaborate with DCF caseworkers, schools, medical professionals, and other service providers to coordinate care.
• Utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to address behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges.
• Document all client interactions, progress, and treatment plans in accordance with agency and state regulations.
• Advocate for families by connecting them to essential community resources such as housing, mental health services, and educational support.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and supervision to ensure quality service delivery.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, at times requiring an in-person response.
• Driving is required.

Benefits

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive Training Program
• Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree