Senior Clinician, Youth Residential Services
About The Position
The Senior Clinician is a leadership role that, in addition to providing direct clinical services, supports junior clinicians in their day-to-day responsibilities. This position also plays a key role in overseeing admissions and discharges and providing leadership for program groups. The Senior Clinician reports to the Clinical Director. RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required
Nice To Haves
- License-eligible candidates preferred
Responsibilities
- Promote a workplace culture grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Maintain a reduced caseload as determined by the Clinical Director (CD).
- Participate in admissions (tours, interviews) and oversee discharge planning.
- Provide clinical consultation, supervision support, and documentation oversight for clinicians.
- Oversee planning and delivery of group therapy services.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for assigned clients (including psychosocial and family history).
- Develop and monitor treatment goals; provide recommendations to the Treatment Team on client progress and readiness for discharge.
- Facilitate Initial and Quarterly Treatment Conferences.
- Deliver case management services, including care coordination, advocacy, and collaboration with families, referral sources, and medical staff.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy; support family engagement and strengthen family systems.
- Communicate regularly with families and external partners regarding client progress.
- Coordinate referrals for diagnostic evaluations and assist with legal/medical processes (e.g., medication orders, guardianship).
- Attend team meetings, medication reviews, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (clinical, medical, educational, and program staff).
- Participate in weekly supervision and complete required supervision documentation.
- Apply evidence-based, strengths-focused treatment approaches and review evaluations to guide care.
- Provide training and consultation to staff on client needs and treatment strategies.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, reports, discharge summaries) in required systems (eHana, Virtual Gateway).
- Participate in staff meetings, service model development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain competency in evidence-based practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- Educational Assistance
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
