Master's Level Mental Health Clinician - Outpatient & School-Based (North Shore)

About The Program

The Home’s Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) is a licensed outpatient mental health clinic, providing treatment, therapy and prevention services to adults, children and their families who are facing emotional, behavioral, developmental or academic challenges. Many of those who receive services have experienced toxic stresses. In addition to meeting with families at our clinic, The Home’s CFCC clinicians are also embedded in over 50 schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs;
• Establish and maintain relationship services that support client and family growth;
• Act as an advocate for families, support parents where appropriate to advocate for themselves and their children;
• Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system;
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy;
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families;
• Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development;
• Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes;
• Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives;
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, humility, curiosity and sensitivity;
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care;
• Attend staff meetings and case conferences, present client material;
• Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues;
• Facilitate communication between various providers;
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner as determined by agency expectations;
• Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards;
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills;
• May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff;
• May participate in agency committees;
• May be required to carry mobile device;

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline;
• May be licensed as in independent practitioner in the state of Massachusetts;
• May or may not have program specific experience;
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications;
• Candidates bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole preferred;

Qualifications

• Education and experience as outlined above;

Skills

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity;
• Computer literacy;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days;
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available;
• Extensive training to new staff;
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year;
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match;
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance;
• And more!

Pay

Positioning Summary: The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.