Clinician

Job Summary

The Clinician provides clinical and case management services, along with community reintegration planning, under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This role involves outreach and acting as a liaison between members and community connections.

Program/Department Responsibilities

• Complete intake screening (suicide/safety assessment) for each new intake to the program.
• Provide weekly individual therapy and complete required DYS clinical progress notes.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions several times a week.
• Provide family therapy as needed.
• Develop and maintain individual service plans for each member, conducting monthly treatment plan reviews.
• Schedule and facilitate member treatment meetings to review progress.
• Act as a liaison between youth, families, and DYS.
• Assess and monitor clients on suicide watch in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Research and develop connections to community resources, including employment opportunities, educational programs, volunteer centers, and recreational activities.
• Mentor Youth Care Advocates (YCAs) in areas such as mental health, life skills, and asset coaching.
• Audit and update program records and member files.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Report suspected child abuse to the Clinical Director.
• Support other Social Service Branch programs as directed.
• Assist with volunteer and internship programs as necessary.
• Adhere to fiscal policies regarding petty cash, vouchers, and purchase orders.
• Ensure the implementation of the DYS strategic plan as indicated.

Facility Responsibility

• Ensure the highest level of cleanliness on the Unit.

Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibilities

• Participate in the Y’s Annual Strong Kids Campaign by completing all required tasks.
• Offer support in crisis situations to all Old Colony Y programs.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Team Leader:
• Models and teaches the Y’s values.
• Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.
• Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
• Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
• Builds relationships to create small communities.
• Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
• Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
• Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
• Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
• Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities.
• Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
• Effectively creates and manages budgets.
• Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
• Shares new insights.
• Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.
• Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Must have LCSW or LMHC, or be eligible for LMHC at time of hire.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Maintain the security of program and clients.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand during the work day.

Pay

$60,000-$73,000

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Maintain the security of program and clients.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand during the work day.