Master's Level Home Based Clinician

Masters Level Clinician home based with office located in Worcester, MA will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The MA Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client. In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family

Starting Salary:$55,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor
• Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
• Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
• Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
• Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
• Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
• Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
• Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
• Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
• Report to Clinical Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
• Good listening skills
• Effective teamwork skills
• Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
• Scheduling flexibility
• Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
• Master’s required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); license eligible
• Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.

(Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Other duties as assigned to support quality care.
• This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
• Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program
• Daily access to an automobile is required.
• Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
• Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
• A valid MA State Driver’s License.
• Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.

BENEFITS

HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning. Benefits includestudent loan pay-down assistance,tuition reimbursement, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.