Family Support and Stabilization Clinician, Starting at $55K

Family Based Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families.  The Family Based 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. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Report to Clinical Supervisor

·       Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families. 

·       Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.

·       Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.

·       Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.

·       Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.

·       Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.

·       Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.

·       Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.

·       Provide on-call services during the week and weekend

·       Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

·       Masters level required; License preferred; license eligible

·       Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties

·       Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.

·       Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.

·       Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.

·       Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.

·       Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.

·       Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software

·       Effective teamwork skills

·       Scheduling flexibility

·       Good listening skills

·       Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·       Daily access to an automobile is required

·       A valid MA State Driver’s License

·       Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.

·       Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program

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

Please submit an application to: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/999079/HopeWell-Inc/Family-Support-Stabilization-Clinician