In Home Therapy Master’s Clinician

Advocates•Marlborough, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The In Home Therapy Clinician will provide family and strength based clinical services to families in the home and community settings. They will provide intensive family therapy and therapeutic training and support services. Advocates is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. Advocates values the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and is committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Requirements

Master’s level degree in social work, counseling or related field required
Experience working with children/families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness, or family issues preferred.
Must complete in Home Therapy training program upon acceptance of position and prior to providing services.
Certification to administer CANS-MA version.
Must be proficient in use of standardized documentation procedures.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, home-based behavioral health assessment inclusive of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths standardized assessment tool).
Develop and coordinate treatment planning.
Provide intensive family therapy.
Identify community resources and develop natural supports for youth and parent/guardian/caregiver
Provide complete care coordination: Attend necessary meetings, to include, IEP meetings, hospital discharge meetings, Care Planning Team (CPT) meetings for members enrolled in ICC.
Provide collateral contacts for case coordination (phone and face to face)
Collaborate with care coordinator (for youth enrolled in ICC services) and/or behavioral service providers for treatment planning
Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services
Coordinate and communicate to collaterals all aftercare planning
Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Provide skills training for youth and parent/caregiver/guardian
Provide phone crisis response during working hours and participate in on-call coverage rotation.
Provide member/service recipient transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
Participate in Risk management/safety planning.
Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings.
Develop and maintain working relationships with CSA (Community Service Agencies as part of Mass Health’s managed care contractors) and community partners.