In-Home Therapist

Walker•Braintree, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Home Therapist provides community-based and in-home therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families. The clinician delivers strength-based individual and family therapy, conducts comprehensive assessments and periodic reassessments, coordinates care, and supports clients during crises. Services aim to improve communication, strengthen family functioning, and support youths’ social, emotional, and behavioral health. The therapist works with a bachelor’s-level staff member to implement treatment plans, promote stabilization, and help youth remain safe in their homes and communities. The role includes therapeutic work with caregivers and direct skill-building with youth, emphasizing safety, engagement, and progress across home, school, and community settings. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible and evening hours required between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., as well as on-call responsibilities. The position requires travel to home, school, and community settings, including transporting clients and families to program-related activities. The therapist must complete required trainings, including CANS and CAFAS certification, and may provide outpatient therapy to assigned cases as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
Experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents with behavioral health needs and their families.
Experience with strength-based assessment and developing treatment plans based on clear clinical formulations and knowledge of collateral systems.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team structure.
Creativity, cultural curiosity, and flexibility in responding to varied family, home, and community environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods, consistent with OSHA suggestions and requirements.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to community-based meetings and transport clients and families to appointments, training, groups, and other program-related activities.
Ability to access different community locations for meetings and sessions.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to client and family scheduling needs and crises between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to respond professionally to requests and follow through.
Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 10 pounds.
Successfully complete all background-check suitability requirements.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance meeting the organization’s minimum coverage requirements.

Nice To Haves

Independently licensed (LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT), or able to obtain independent licensure within two years of full-time employment.
Bilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

Use established psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to support youths’ social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, strengthen caregiver skills, and maintain stability at home and in the community.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and updates promptly and thoroughly, including reassessments as needed throughout treatment.
Obtain necessary insurance authorizations and provide required updates throughout treatment.
Develop individualized treatment plans with youth, families, and relevant care team members; prioritize needs, set clear goals, and revise plans as progress is made.
Create and maintain risk assessments and safety plans with youth and families.
Collaborate with bachelor’s-level team members to implement treatment strategies and help youth and families achieve identified goals.
Plan and conduct family sessions and individual check-ins, using flexible scheduling and locations to support engagement.
Coordinate referrals, evaluations, and specialist consultations as clinically indicated.
Build and maintain teamwork with family members, natural supports, and other providers to promote sustainable progress.
Attend and travel to necessary meetings and appointments in home, school, and community settings.
Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic documentation.
Meet weekly, monthly, and annual productivity expectations.
Prepare for and actively participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings.
Follow all on-call policies and procedures.
Complete required training, including CANS and CAFAS certification.
Deliver services professionally and respectfully, in accordance with privacy and safety standards.
Provide outpatient therapy to assigned cases as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.