Pediatric Outpatient Therapist (LICSW or LMHC)

About the role

LICSW Sign on bonus for non MGB employees $10,000 Starting pay rate $92,227

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for clients experiencing mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and screenings to identify clients' specific concerns and diagnoses.
• Provide crisis intervention and immediate support to clients in distress or facing emergencies.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of mental health counseling programs, including designing new interventions and workshops.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior counselors, guiding their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with other mental health professionals, medical staff, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work, mental health counseling, or related field required.
• Experience providing mental health counseling, with a focus on diverse populations and complex mental health conditions. 3-5 years required.
• Related experience in community health work or early childhood preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven expertise in evidence-based counseling techniques, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to supervise and support junior counselors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building rapport and fostering a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines and legal regulations in mental health counseling.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.
• Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.