Residential School Clinician

The Home for Little Wanderers • Walpole, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home at Walpole seeks a Residential School Clinician for their Massachusetts Chapter 766 Special Education School. Clifford Academy provides a year-round engaging and comprehensive program focused on education, career development, recreation/fitness, and an individualized therapeutic approach. The Clinician will work directly with students, parents, teachers, school staff and administrators to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive mental health services for at-risk students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline; current LICSW/LMHC or LCSW licensure
• One or more years of clinical experience working with children and families in a school-based setting
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services; provide clinical assessments and interventions for students and families.
• Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children.
• Assist school staff with coordinating interventions with students; run weekly clinical groups to foster safe and supportive school culture; facilitate restorative justice circle as needed.
• Provide follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations or suspensions.
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with students’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new students and families.
• Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes.
• Collaborate with students 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, IEP meetings and case conferences; present client material.
• Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult student issues.
• Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.

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