FIT Senior Clinician | Family-based Intensive Treatment

The Home for Little Wanderers•Somerville, MA

52d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director, the FIT Senior Clinician oversees the delivery of Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) services under CBHI, providing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to FIT clinicians and staff. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care for youth services to children under the age of 21 with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), SUD, ASD, IDD and their families under the CBHI framework.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, mental health, or related discipline
Licensure in clinical field (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC LMFT, LADC 1)
Experience with supervising others preferred
Skilled in guiding staff to support families navigating child- and family-serving systems, with expertise in advocacy for families involved in behavioral health services
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Must maintain certification in the Massachusetts CANS
Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve
Fluency in a second language (eg. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus
Computer literate and able to quickly learn new software applications.
Strong clinical formulation and diagnostic skills preferred
Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices for intensive family therapy
Driving required or must have access to own mode of transportation
If transporting clients, then a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required

Nice To Haves

Experience with supervising others preferred
Preferably knowledgeable about the communities we serve
Fluency in a second language (eg. Spanish, Haitian Creole) is a plus
Strong clinical formulation and diagnostic skills preferred
Experience with CBHI services preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Complete review of FIT records in accordance with CBHI specifications
Oversee FIT specific referrals and make assignments
Monitor documentation compliance and service delivery outcomes
Review and approve clinical assessments and treatment plans to ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with CBHI and agency standards.
Facilitate individual, dyad, and group supervision, weekly supervision, and regular staff meetings and training as required.
Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentoring to FIT clinicians and staff
Participate in staffing meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary team discussions
Support with crisis intervention and stabilization efforts as needed
Carry a caseload of 1-3 clients
Facilitate daily "Wrap Rounds"
Deliver intensive family therapy to youth and family in their home or chosen community-based setting
Develop and implement treatment plans to meet the individual needs of the youth and family
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments inclusive of the CANS and CRAFFT
Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the program's eHR per agency, MCE, and CBHI guidelines
Maintains ongoing communication with families, collaborates with CBHI services, schools, and providers, and meets with assigned youth and families 3-5 times weekly to ensure coordinated care.
Convenes monthly meetings with youth, family, providers, clinicians, and school representatives
Provide crisis stabilization and safety planning for at-risk youth and families.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!

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