Mental Health Clinician

The Home for Little Wanderers • Walpole, MA

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home in Walpole, a trauma-informed intensive group home seeks a Clinician for their program situated on a large multi-unit campus. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• Experience working with adolescents required.
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Residential Program experience preferred.
• Experience working with youth with cognitive delays and/or youth with high functioning Autism a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support children’s and family’s growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences; present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.
• Perform program specific duties and functions.
• May participate in agency committees.
• Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level