In-Home Therapist

Walker•Needham, 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 provides support during crises. Services aim to improve communication and functioning within the family system and support youths’ social, emotional, and behavioral health needs. The clinician 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 work includes therapy with caregivers and direct skill-building with youth, with an emphasis on safety, engagement, and sustaining progress across home, school, and community settings. The position requires community travel and flexible scheduling to meet client and family needs, including evening hours and on-call responsibilities. The therapist maintains timely documentation, meets productivity expectations, participates in supervision and staff meetings, completes required training and certifications, and provides outpatient therapy to assigned cases as needed. The position reports to a Team Leader/Clinical Supervisor or designee.

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 work collaboratively within a team structure.
Demonstrated creativity, cultural curiosity, and flexibility in responding to varied family, home, and community environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Successfully complete all background-check suitability requirements.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to different locations, including transporting clients and families to appointments, trainings, groups, and other program-related activities.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance demonstrating coverage levels that meet the organization’s minimum requirements.
Ability to respond flexibly 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 on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to respond to and follow through on requests professionally.
Ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods, consistent with OSHA suggestions and requirements.
Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use established psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to improve youths’ social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, strengthen caregiver skills, and maintain stability at home and in the community.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and timely updates and reassessments throughout treatment.
Obtain necessary insurance authorizations and provide required updates throughout treatment.
Develop individualized treatment plans with the youth, family, 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 the youth and family.
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 with clear purposes and flexible scheduling and locations.
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 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 on-call policies and procedures.
Complete required trainings, 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.
Complete additional duties as assigned.