In-Home Clinician
About The Position
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is seeking an In-Home Clinician for its community-based program in the Worcester/Charlton area. This clinical role serves youth and families through individual, family, and group counseling and requires a completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related field. The position offers a flexible, independent schedule and involves driving in the community. The clinician uses trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions, helps caregivers navigate systems and access resources, and supports them in developing strategies for their child's behavioral health needs. The clinician creates care plans and interventions, strengthens families' natural supports, and coordinates care with children, parents, other providers, and community-based organizations while respecting clients' rights and cultural needs.
Requirements
- Completed master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle; driving in the community is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Flexibility, creative thinking, and ability to adapt to competing priorities.
- Talent for connecting with people.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
- Assist caregivers in navigating systems and increase their awareness of and access to resources and supports.
- Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child's behavioral health needs.
- Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
- Promote and strengthen families' natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for youth.
- Collaborate with the child, parents, and other providers as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Ensure clients' rights are respected, particularly regarding cultural competency.
- Collaborate with community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.
Benefits
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- PTO package with 3 wellness days
- 9 paid holidays
- Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
- Free training and CEUs
- Medical benefits
- Financial health supports
- Career development opportunities
- $2,000 sign-on bonus, prorated for part-time
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Job Type
Full-time
