Clinician - Children's Congregate Care
Seven Hills Foundation · Worcester, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$67k–$69k/yrPart-time
Pay: $66,950-$69,010 Annually
About the role
Join YOU Inc. as a Clinician in Children’s Congregate Care, where you’ll provide high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. In this role, you’ll work directly with children, adolescents, and their families, delivering evidence-based care that promotes healing, stability, and long-term success. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to client-centered care, inclusion, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents in residential and community-based settings.
- Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing care with a focus on measurable outcomes and successful discharge planning.
- Deliver services that support emotional regulation, behavioral stability, and overall functioning across life domains.
- Ensure care aligns with best practices, medical necessity, and ethical standards.
- Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans with clear goals and discharge criteria.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required systems.
- Meet or exceed productivity expectations, which may include afternoon and evening hours.
- Participate in utilization review, quality management, and clinical audits.
- Participate in 24-hour emergency on-call coverage as required.
- Monitor and respond to client safety, behavioral, and clinical risk concerns.
- Communicate urgent issues promptly to supervisors and leadership.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including internal staff and external partners such as schools and child welfare agencies.
- Attend and actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and trainings.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, including evidence-based practices and specialty areas.
- May contribute to program development, clinical training, or specialty services.
Clinical Approach & Values
- Trauma-informed, strengths-based care
- Client-centered practice emphasizing voice and choice
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness
- Strong therapeutic alliance built on empathy, respect, and clear boundaries
- Active collaboration with families and support systems
Requirements
- Strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to manage a dynamic caseload in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning
- Experience working with youth, trauma, and/or behavioral health needs
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
- Licensed or license-eligible (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
- 1–3 years of relevant clinical experience
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices
- Valid driver’s license (Class C or D)
Benefits
Full-time employees
- Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution.
- Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships.
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework.
- Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills.
- 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation in your first year, with a vacation cash-out option.
- 3 Paid Personal Days
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
Part-time Employees
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match (minimum of 20 worked hours per week).
- Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation and free debt counseling.
- Personal PTO (minimum 20-hour regular part-time schedule; does not apply to per diem).