Bridge Counseling Center - Outpatient Clinician

Open Sky Community Services • Worcester, MA

3d • $80,000

About The Position

Are you a licensed clinician or working toward licensure and looking for work that truly matters? Join Open Sky Community Services and be part of a team committed to person-centered, equitable mental health care. At Open Sky we recognize the importance of person-centered mental health services.This position is for an Independent Licensed or License-Eligible Clinician (LICSW, LMHC preferred) within our Outpatient Behavioral Health team. The clinician provides high-quality, trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment to individuals with complex behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders, justice involvement, and housing instability or homelessness.Clinical services are delivered through the Community Compass Program, a program which supports the re-entry of returning citizens who have been recently released from the DOC and other individuals who have a history of Justice System Involvement. Community Compass is community-driven and fosters active community involvement, and engagement. The program offers a safe, judgement free, resource rich environment that breaks down barriers to reintegration while providing access to essential, customized resources, and supports a mission to invest in each individual’s success. The scope of services includes outreach and engagement, food and nutrition assistance, educational and job placement services, housing assistance as well as healthcae and addiction treatment.This role is well suited for a clinician committed to equitable, person-centered care who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Independent licensure in Massachusetts: LICSW, LMHC, or license eligible clinician, preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years clinical experience working with:
• Individuals with substance use disorders
• Justice-involved populations
• Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability
• Experience with harm-reduction approaches.
• Experience in community-based, and outpatient setting.
• Strong competency in evidence-based treatment models and integrated care for co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrate skill in delivering trauma-informed and culturally person-centered care.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community support and systems.
• Excellent clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Master’s Degree in Social Services field, valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to work effectively with collaterals and partner agencies such as the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and educational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities (CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, trauma-focused treatments, etc.).
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Deliver integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Support clients navigating housing instability, homelessness, re-entry from incarceration, probation/parole involvement, and high-risk community environments.
• Provide support to individuals recently released from incarceration, including transition planning, re-entry stabilization, coordination with justice partners, and assisting clients in accessing community-based services and supports.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including case management, housing providers, medical care, recovery support, and justice-system contacts.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation consistent with clinical, contractual, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and training.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Safety Plans and Crisis Prevention and Response Plans.
• Participate in On-Call rotation and critical incident review process.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and professional development to graduate-level interns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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