Licensed Clinician

HopeWell Inc.•Worcester, MA

12h•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HopeWell's Support and Stabilization Program seeks a licensed clinician who combines professional excellence with genuine compassion to transform family outcomes. You'll bring advanced therapeutic skills directly into homes and communities, creating healing environments for children and families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Your clinical license isn't just a credential—it's the foundation for your adaptable, strengths-based approach that helps families navigate complex challenges toward reunification or permanency planning. If you thrive in dynamic settings, find fulfillment in meeting clients where they are, and believe in every family's capacity for positive change, your expertise could become the catalyst that helps vulnerable families rewrite their stories.

Requirements

License Eligible Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family therapy, or related discipline.
Mid-tier license (LCSW, LSMHC) working towards independent licensure within licensing standards required
Minimum of 1 year in a clinical setting working with children, adolescents, and families with severe behavioral, social, and emotional difficulties
Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law
Must remain current in all required trainings and licensure requirements
Access to an automobile is required, as is a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Independent License Preferred (LMHC, LICSW, LMFT)
Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community
Knowledge of and training in child development, children’s mental health, family systems, and therapeutic interventions
Capacity to be nonjudgmental in interacting with families involved in child welfare
Ability to support families in developing their strengths to problem-solve and develop practical skills
Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds
Proficient in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office. Ability to navigate and document in clinical computerized patient care records
Ability to work in predominantly home-based and community-based settings where there may be possible environmental exposures, including pets
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Provide in person community based clinical counseling services for caseload of children, adolescents and families
Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluations of children’s and families’ strengths, progress and needs
In conjunction with the treatment team, develop strength-based treatment plans and safety plans as needed for each child or family outlining specific goals, objectives and evidenced based therapeutic interventions
In cases where the service delivery calls for a team approach; act as the primary HopeWell team lead to ensure a safe, affirming environment is established and maintained for all youth served
Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families and biological families in accordance with state regulations and agency policies
Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make referrals and connections on behalf of those served
Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports
Collaborate with DCF, community organizations and service providers as appropriate
Attend all necessary meetings including but not limited to Foster Care Reviews, treatment planning meetings, intake and discharge planning meetings
Provide transportation for children to visits, appointments, court, meetings, etc. as needed
Participate in after after-hours on-call system on a rotating basis. This may occasionally include an emergency in-person response outside of business hours
Provide all pertinent paperwork, receipts, and necessary information to ensure timely and accurate processing of billing, reimbursements, client support expenses, purchases, etc.
Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings

Benefits

Generous Hiring Bonus
Independent License Differential offered for Licensed Clinician Role
Generous bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language that meet that needs of our families (other than English) – up to $3,500
Access to our excellent BCBS medical benefits
Retirement benefits including 401K match up to 6%
Generous paid time off up; up to 5 weeks off; 2 floating holidays, 2 personal days, 14 paid holidays, up to 15 sick days
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Additional funds for training and development.
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work! As well as bonuses for licensure attainment
Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups, discounted gym memberships, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Student Loan Pay-Down Program
Licensure supervision and on-call stipend