Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician

Childrens Services Of Roxbury • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Services of Roxbury, we’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. Our mission is to bring peace of mind to children and families across Massachusetts. We foster a culture of trust, humility, and respect, where every team member is valued and supported. If you’re looking to make a real impact and grow with a team that strives to create a brighter future for children and families across Massachusetts, this role is for you. This is a full-time role located at our Roxbury site. The Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician will collaborate with the FIRST SOC Family Partner and Project Coordinator to engage, assess, and support families in accessing community-based mental health services for young children referred by the Department of Children and Families. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive care plans, providing culturally competent and developmentally appropriate assessments and services, and coordinating behavioral and social support within home and community settings. The Clinician will also support caregivers' mental health needs, facilitate groups and events, and participate in grant-related activities, emphasizing both direct service and involvement in policy and systems change efforts to enhance service delivery for underserved populations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Academic and professional training in child development and early childhood mental health, including trauma-focused treatment interventions for ages 0-48 months.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in LCSW, LMHC, and/or LICSW is preferred.
• Capacity to serve families in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to connect and partner with culturally diverse children, professionals, and families.
• Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary care and an ability to work effectively with other professionals including family partners and therapeutic mentors.

Responsibilities

• Engage, assess, and support families in accessing community-based mental health services for young children referred by the Department of Children and Families.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Provide culturally competent and developmentally appropriate assessments and services.
• Coordinate behavioral and social support within home and community settings.
• Support caregivers' mental health needs.
• Facilitate groups and events.
• Participate in grant-related activities, emphasizing both direct service and involvement in policy and systems change efforts to enhance service delivery for underserved populations.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Growth Opportunities for professional development and clear paths to career advancement available through online CEU educational courses
• Employee Discounts program providing discounts on thousands of products and services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level