Senior Family Support Clinician, Gardner

About the role

The Senior Family Support Clinician role at CSO is designed for experienced or newly graduated clinicians who wish to provide in-home therapy to children and families. The position involves providing a structured, strength-based therapeutic relationship in natural settings like homes or schools, alongside a paraprofessional who supports and trains families.

Responsibilities

• Begin initial assessment for all referrals within 24 hours, including mental status and risk assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and goals in collaboration with families, children, and other supports and providers.
• Assist caregivers in stabilizing the behavior of children and adolescents, including developing Risk Management Plans and facilitating crisis services when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the Family Support paraprofessional.
• Be a collaborative provider to the family and the family’s wrap-around team supports and providers.
• Maintain regular and required communication with MassHealth MCE’s and commercial insurance providers.
• Follow standard procedures as defined in the specifications for In-Home Therapy and/or Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT).
• Meet and maintain expected productivity level at 107 billable hours monthly (321 billable hours quarterly) for 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalency).
• Provide transportation for consumers as appropriate, following program guidelines.
• Be available to work flexible schedule which will include some evening and weekend work, as required by client needs.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a mental health field.
• Experience working with children and families (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to maintain resiliency.
• Collaborative and effective communication skills.
• Self-awareness and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Accountability and the ability to apply feedback.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Full health and dental coverage.
• Free CEUs for in-house training.
• Adequate paid time off.
• A 403B retirement savings plan.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Group rate supplemental insurances.
• A premier employee assistance program.
• Personal cell phone plan discounts.
• A flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Pay

$50,000 - $63,000/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

What We Offer

• Training in Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills, and more.

Our Agency

At Clinical & Support Options, Inc., we are a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. We have offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations.

EEO/AA

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively seek candidates from underrepresented groups.