Senior Family Support Clinician, Pittsfield

About the role

This role is ideal for experienced or newly graduated Clinicians providing In-Home Therapy (IHT) to children and families. The position involves a structured, strength-based therapeutic relationship in natural settings like home or school, collaborating with a paraprofessional to stabilize behaviors and involve crisis services when necessary.

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 involving Crisis Services when needed.
• 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 resilience.
• Collaborative and effective communication skills.
• Self-awareness and prioritization.
• Accountability and feedback application.

Skills

• Therapeutic relationship building.
• Behavioral intervention planning.
• Collaboration with families and providers.
• Effective communication and problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample 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, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Pay

$50,000 - $63,000/year

Schedule

Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required by client needs.

What We Offer

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

Our Agency

At Clinical & Support Options, Inc., we serve Western Massachusetts with offices in Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families through our Behavioral Health initiative. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where excellence is cultivated both internally and externally through partnerships with community organizations.

EEO/AA

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.