Clinician - CBHC First Episode Psychosis

About the role

Eliot is a place dedicated to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy and interventions focused on problem-solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism, and encouragement to clients who are experiencing their first psychotic episode.
• Offer therapy in various settings including the office, virtually, in the community, or at client residences based on client preferences and needs as well as clinical direction.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, utilizing a team approach to treatment.
• Conduct and complete evaluations and assessments of clients.
• Ensure active client involvement in the treatment planning process, embracing their preferences.
• Provide individual therapy to clients and families within the CBHC framework.
• Establish effective working relationships with clients, ensuring client safety and fostering well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or another related field.
• Independent Clinical Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, preferred.
• Strong diagnostic skills, competence in crisis intervention, ability to develop short-term interventions to support clients/families, and engagement strategies.
• Must be able to quickly establish rapport with a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Knowledge of the vast array of community resources and how to access them.

Schedule

Part-time (24 hours/week) with a flexible schedule during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM). The role includes 1-2 onsite days per week based on client needs and offers the potential to expand into a full-time position as the program grows.

Pay

Annual Salary: $39,000 USD - $42,000 USD