Family Centered Clinician

About the role

Mentor South Bay provides Early Intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Behavioral Health and Mental Health Outpatient services across Massachusetts and Connecticut. With over 35 years of experience, the organization uses a collaborative, team‑based approach to help children, adults, and families reach their fullest potential. As a Family Centered Clinician – In‑Home Therapist, you will work directly with individuals and families in the community, delivering person‑centered assessments, treatment planning, and interventions while supporting the mission of improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and support while developing goal‑oriented treatment plans based on a person‑centered assessment of the individual’s strengths and needs.
• Serve clients in Leominster, Winchendon, Ayer, Gardner, Athol, Westminster, Fitchburg and surrounding areas, Monday‑Friday, with day and after‑school visits.
• Conduct person‑centered assessments in behavioral health, education, personality, community engagement, vocational needs, relationships, and family interactions.
• Develop service or treatment plans based on assessment of strengths, needs, collaboration with referral agencies, and collaboration with the individual served.
• Provide activity‑ and participation‑based interventions and approaches drawn from training materials, experience, and individual/family successes.
• Offer 24/7 coverage for all assigned individuals and/or families.
• Make referrals to services and resources on behalf of individuals and/or families served.
• Maintain confidential, organized documentation and submit accurate, timely records to supervisors.
• Participate in team meetings with peers and collateral team meetings as needed.
• Support peer development by addressing professional‑development concerns and team performance issues.
• Create an aftercare plan for each family/individual served.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners from referring/collateral agencies.
• Guide families in their interactions with referring agencies and other community organizations as needed.
• Provide training or field supervision for new or tenured peers; review and edit peer records, documentation, marketing and education presentations; facilitate training and development for regional or team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or a related field (preferred).
• Two years of related field experience (preferred).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• Strong listening and empathetic abilities while still providing guidance.