Mental Health Clinician - Youth Residential Program - Evenings

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments (including suicide risk) and develop treatment plans and IEP related services.
• Execute treatment plans and IEPs by providing individual student check-ins and groups (including psycho-educational groups), using evidenced-based practices.
• Provide crisis management to students in distress, including physical management using CPI.
• Maintain clinical records relevant to treatment, such as current release forms, psychological assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Work cooperatively with special education and residential staff to address the needs of the students within the academic and residential environments.
• Support milieu services by providing crisis management and problem-solving; supporting the student in the environment in which they are served (home and community).
• Collaborate with other specialist providers to develop integrated interventions across modalities.
• Provide consultation and training to staff regarding students’ needs and mental health-related topics.
• Document clinical notes, complete progress reports, IEP information, and re-evaluations.
• Implement direct treatment in both individual and group treatment sessions within the milieu.
• Participate in any meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in de-escalation of individuals.
• Attend training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job, including inclement weather.
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives, and a willingness to learn.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize activities with specific attention to higher-level strategies while ensuring that details are also effectively addressed.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including working with Mobile Crisis Team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must meet Massachusetts Background record check requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field;
• Licensed as LCSW, LMHC;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with children/adolescents who have mental health diagnoses;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with children/adolescents who have developmental disabilities;
• Experience in facilitating individual, group, and family therapy;
• Supervisory experience preferred;
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Department of Children and Families is a plus;
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including working with Mobile Crisis Team;
• Must meet Massachusetts Background record check requirements.

Summary

The Guild offers:

• Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Should You Apply? As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.