Adolescent and Family Clinician

The Home for Little Wanderers; Windsor; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family and Adolescent Clinician to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves providing critical therapy and support to adolescents facing significant challenges. You will engage in individual and family therapy sessions, manage cases, and coordinate with external partners to ensure comprehensive care. The organization values diversity and inclusion, striving to create a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable youth and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a Master's degree in a relevant field, this opportunity could be your next step.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience working with children and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual and family therapy sessions for adolescents.
• Maintain contact with parents and external team members for case management.
• Facilitate group therapy modules and intervene during crises.

Skills

Therapeutic Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Group Therapy Facilitation

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Description

Master's Level Clinicians are an integral part of our well-established program of social workers, psychologists, family therapists, special educators, and allied health professionals serving adolescents and their families at the Wediko School in rural Windsor, NH. We are seeking a full-time Family and Adolescent Clinician for the campus. The clinician will have a caseload of up to 10 adolescents with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

How You'll Be Making A Difference

Clinicians will be responsible for:

• Providing weekly individual therapy and family therapy sessions for a case load of adolescent students.


• Student case management (including emails, writing treatment plans, documenting therapy sessions with clinical notes, DHHS required paperwork, etc.)


• Maintaining contact with parents, school districts, educational consultants and other external team members.


• Attending and participating in program-wide meetings that include weekly treatment team meetings, medication meetings and staff briefings.


• Participating in weekly clinical group supervision, required trainings, program development meetings and weekly individual supervision.


• Planning for, and facilitating group therapy modules


• Modeling appropriate interactions between staff and students in a variety of situations.


• Facilitating relationship repair work and processing for students on caseload.


• Intervening during a crisis including emergency family meetings, team meetings, hospitalization, milieu interventions.


• Providing on-going administrative functions for caseload students involving: Coordinating visits with outside agency personnel such as DHHS case workers and probation officers e.g., meetings, phone calls, virtual appointments with outside providers.


• Networking with other team members, coordinating team mental health treatment approaches within the program to ensure continuity of services; this includes the Wediko leadership team.


• Discussing critical incidents with clients and respective teams in a timely manner.


• Coordinating transportation for students on an as-needed basis for appointments and home visits.


• Networking with other team members, coordinating team mental health treatment approaches within the program to ensure continuity of services.


• Implementing and coordinating transition planning and providing aftercare services.

Additional Functions responsible for:

• Performing any other duties as required by the Clinical Director.


• Maintaining case files, which include Treatment Plans, weekly clinical notes, clinical progress reports, court reports and discharge summaries in compliance with time deadlines.

Abilities Required: The position requires the ability to walk the rugged terrain of the Wediko Hillsborough, NH campus, an active wooded setting. The ability to bend, hold and lift is also required as indicated by CPI/ TCI behavioral management techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field


• Experience working with children/families


• Flexible with responsibilities and schedule

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Qualifications

Education

Masters (preferred)

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