Post Master's Fellowship in Evidence Based Practice

Judge Baker Children's Center • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Baker Center for Children and Families is seeking social work or mental health counseling graduates for a two-year postgraduate fellowship focused on youth evidence-based psychotherapy. The Center for Effective Therapy (CET), an outpatient center serving children ages 2–22 and their families, provides tailored evidence-based care for behavioral and emotional concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and traumatic stress disorders. CET serves a multicultural population and has locations in Boston and Waltham; the role is hybrid.

The fellow will provide direct outpatient services to children and adolescents and receive training and supervision in evidence-based models for child and adolescent assessment and psychotherapy, potentially including certification in the Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH). Supervision and direct-service experience will be consistent with Massachusetts social work or mental health counseling licensure requirements. Fellows join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and participate in training, education, and professional development.

Requirements

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or MA from a CACREP-accredited program by the end of the academic year.
• For MSW graduates, actively working toward obtaining LCSW within four months of hire.
• One to two years of clinical experience with children.
• Experience educating and coaching caregivers in one-to-one and/or group settings.
• CANS certification or eligibility to complete CANS training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices, especially CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP, and SPACE Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly semi-structured assessments of children ages 2–22 using the K-SADS diagnostic interview.
• Maintain a diverse caseload of approximately 15 child and adolescent clients.
• Provide evidence-based treatment to children and families, such as MATCH and TF-CBT.
• Work with caregivers to enhance the effectiveness of treatment services.
• Use progress-monitoring tools to assess treatment efficacy and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with collateral contacts in the best interest of clients.
• Participate in onsite and virtual evidence-based trainings, weekly seminars, and weekly supervision.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Dental and vision options.
• 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.
• Immediate enrollment in retirement benefits, with a 4% company contribution and a match of up to 4% after two years of employment.
• Opportunities to participate in department and organization improvement committees and activities.
• Training, supervision, and education.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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