In-Home Therapist

Since 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Based in Needham, our mission is to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills in partnership with the children, youth, families, and communities we serve. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to children and youth with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, while supporting their families every step of the way. Through three specialized divisions—Residential & Educational Programs, Behavioral Health & Community-Based Services, and Walker Solutions—we deliver relationship-based care and capacity-building that makes a lasting difference. Today, we serve children, youth, and families from more than 150 communities across Massachusetts.

About the role

The In-Home Therapist provides community-based and in-home therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families. The clinician delivers strength-based individual and family therapy, conducts comprehensive assessments and periodic reassessments, offers care coordination, and provides support during times of crisis. Services focus on improving communication, enhancing functioning within the family system, and supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral health needs of youth. The clinician works as part of a team with a bachelor’s level staff member to implement treatment plans, promote stabilization, and help youth remain safe in their homes and communities. Responsibilities include both therapeutic work with caregivers and direct skill building with youth, with an emphasis on safety, engagement, and sustaining progress across home, school, and community environments.

Responsibilities

• Use established psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to support youth in improving social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, strengthening caregiver skills, and maintaining stability in the home and community.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and updates in a timely and thorough manner; complete updates as needed throughout treatment.
• Obtain necessary insurance authorizations and provide all required updates throughout treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the youth, family, and relevant care team members, prioritizing needs and setting clear goals; revise plans as progress is made.
• Create and maintain effective risk assessments and safety plans with the youth and family.
• Work collaboratively with bachelor’s level team members to implement treatment strategies and help the youth and family achieve identified goals.
• Plan and conduct family sessions and/or individual check-ins with clear purpose and flexible scheduling and locations to support engagement.
• Coordinate referrals, evaluations, and specialist consultations as clinically indicated.
• Build and maintain strong teamwork with family members, natural supports, and other providers to promote sustainable progress.
• Attend and/or travel to necessary meetings and appointments in home, school, and community settings