Outpatient Clinician - LICSW/LMHC Preferred

ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

3d•$60,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This Master's level clinical position requires a clinically astute individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The Outpatient Clinician is responsible for providing trauma informed clinical services to children and adults through individual, group, and family/couples therapy at the outpatient mental health clinic of Italian Home for Children- Brighton Allston Mental Health Association. Provides in person therapy at the Brighton clinic, as well as remote telehealth as clinically appropriate. Minimum three days in person services. In person and remote telehealth work schedule is subject to change. Flexible schedule, with required evening hours at least two days per week. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The Outpatient Clinician works with clients throughout the lifespan (4-80+ years) that are experiencing major mental illness and/or have experienced complex trauma and adversity that has impacted them socially, emotionally, and/or behaviorally. The Outpatient Clinician is also responsible for case management and consultation services. The Outpatient Clinician works closely with other treatment providers to ensure the highest quality of care to clients and their families. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

Master's-level degree in social work or related field
License eligible required; MA state independent clinical license preferred (LICSW, LMHC)
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Experience working with children, adults, and their families; experience providing treatment to clients with social, emotional, and trauma concerns as well as mental health
Evidence of sensitivity and respect for client’s culture and socioeconomic characteristics
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of individual, group, and family/couples therapy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer literacy
Strong organizational skills, skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing, skilled at meeting deadlines
Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
Confidence and strength at responding to emergencies quickly and safely
Maintain confidentiality with respect to agency, employee and client information; adhere to all HIPPA guidelines and regulations
Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions

Nice To Haves

Second language capacity preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family/couples therapy to clients
Maintain regular contact with outside collaterals and parents/legal guardians
Work closely with interdisciplinary treatment team
Attend treatment planning and other relevant clinical meetings
Write initial psychosocial assessments, initial treatment plans, CANS assessments, quarterly treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries within agency policy documentation requirements
Maintain set billable productivity expectations - at least 30 hours per week
Learn, implement, and demonstrate an understanding of the agency training and treatment philosophy
Evening and weekend clinician on-call duties approximately 1-2 weeks per quarter
Demonstrated support and belief in the agency’s treatment philosophy, values, and mission