In-Home Clinician

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Lowell, MA

12d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring an In-Home Clinician to provide community-based services in Lowell. The role offers a flexible and independent schedule within a supportive culture that encourages work-life balance, professional development, and community involvement. The salary range is $65,000–$70,000 per year, plus a sign-on bonus of $2,000, prorated for part-time work. Half of the bonus is paid after six months of employment and the other half after one year. The clinician provides individual and family counseling to youth and families, supports caregivers in navigating systems and accessing resources, and helps caregivers build skills to address youth behavioral health needs. The clinician develops care plans and interventions, strengthens natural supports, and coordinates with families, multidisciplinary team members, providers, and community organizations. Services should be trauma-informed and culturally responsive, with particular attention to respecting clients’ rights and cultural competency. Wayside describes itself as a youth- and family-serving agency supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern Massachusetts. The organization provides training in Motivational Interviewing, Courageous Conversations, Trauma Informed Practice, the Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC), Substance Use Intervention, and Risk and Safety Assessment.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and family counseling using trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
Assist caregivers in navigating systems and accessing resources and supports.
Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their youth’s behavioral health needs.
Create care plans and interventions that support skill-based growth for clients.
Promote and strengthen families’ natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for youth.
Work with youth, 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.