Early Intervention Social Work / Mental Health

HSMC•Gardner, MA

9h•$63,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Provide early intervention services to families with children from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or are at risk for developmental delays. The program focuses on educating, training, and supporting families to help children learn and grow. Services are provided in families’ homes, at early intervention centers, and in the community. Full-time, part-time, and fee-for-service positions are available. The listed annual compensation range is $63,000–$70,000, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The role works as part of a trans-disciplinary team and includes family coaching, service coordination, and collaboration with providers across the community. Assigned caseloads receive coordination of Individual Family Service Plan development, monitoring, and review.

Requirements

For the Social Work track: a master’s degree in social work and current licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
For the Mental Health track: a master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or educational psychology; alternatively, current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or eligibility for LMHC or LMFT licensure.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe, and Office365, including Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
Ability to use computer-based technology, including a computer or laptop and cell phone.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of pediatric experience preferred.
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all areas of infant-toddler development.
Use a parent coaching model when working with families.
Participate as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in screenings, assessments, child groups, parent groups, center visits, and home visits.
Provide home-based services to families across the catchment area.
Collaborate with community providers—including child care providers, medical providers, social service agencies, and specialty providers serving children with autism or hearing or vision loss—to ensure continuity of services for families.
Provide service coordination for an assigned caseload, including coordinating the development, monitoring, and review of the Individual Family Service Plan.