In Home Therapist

Justice Resource Institute•New Bedford, MA

3d•$50,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The In Home Therapist provides community-based therapeutic services to youth and families with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs. Services support families and children in achieving success at home, school, and in the community, using strength-based and needs-driven choices, individualized services, team collaboration, and evidence-based practices. The therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and, with guidance from an independently licensed supervisor, designs and delivers evidence-based interventions to enhance families’ capacity to improve youth functioning. The role also provides trauma-informed, confidential clinical services centered on the young person’s needs and involves collaboration with child-serving systems. JRI provides training and support for services delivered under DMH, DCF, and insurance contracts. The position offers flexible and hybrid scheduling in New Bedford and surrounding areas, including Plymouth. The annual pay range is $50,000 to $75,000. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is paid in full after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Be license-eligible; a master’s degree in a mental health field is preferred, or a degree in a related field with commensurate experience. JRI will support licensure hours and testing.
Have daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle and an active driver’s license.
Have knowledge of, or the ability to learn, electronic medical record software and basic computer functions, including Microsoft Suite.
Have good written and oral communication skills.
Undergo background and driving record checks.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience with children or adolescents is preferred.
Fluency in a second language other than English, with the ability to use it to serve clients, qualifies new hires for a bilingual bonus.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based therapeutic services to youth and families under DMH, DCF, and insurance contracts.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team to identify effective ways to guide and support clients in the community.
With supervision from an independently licensed supervisor, design and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve youth functioning at home and in the community.
Provide trauma-informed, confidential clinical services centered on the needs of the young person.
Collaborate with child-serving systems and the families receiving services.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus paid in full after 90 days of employment.
$2,000 bilingual bonus for eligible new hires who speak and use a second language fluently.
Mileage reimbursement.
Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for required professional licenses.
Blue Cross medical benefits.
Delta Dental benefits.
401(k) with employer match up to $800 per year.
Pension after five years of employment.
Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Up to 19 days of paid time off in the first year for full-time employees.