Aging Services Clinician & Case Manager

Town of Needham; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Needham seeks a Clinician to provide information and referral services, case management, and short-term counseling for older adults in Needham. This hourly role reports to the Director of Aging Services and the Assistant Director of Counseling and Volunteers, supporting seniors through COA programs and community outreach.

The position is 30 hours per week, with on-site opportunities and potential for remote elements as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, gerontology, or human services.
• 2-3 years of experience in clinical and social services.
• LCSW/LICSW/LMHC desirable but not required; supervision towards licensure on-site.
• LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally competent, and anti-racism commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and referral services; coordinate service-delivery programs.
• Provide short-term individual and group counseling.
• Assess and refer older adults to mental health, medical, and protective services; provide case management.
• Develop and facilitate educational and supportive programming on topics like harassment, aging in place, and public benefits.
• Assist in grant writing and data collection/reporting for Aging Services.
• Represent the division in community groups and committees.
• Conduct ongoing community outreach and focus groups to assess needs.
• Maintain confidential departmental records per regulations.

Skills

Clinical services

Social services

Gerontology

LGBTQ+ affirming

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The Town of Needham seeks a Clinician to provide information and referral services, case management, and short-term counseling for older adults in Needham. This hourly role reports to the Director of Aging Services and the Assistant Director of Counseling and Volunteers, supporting seniors through COA programs and community outreach.

The position is 30 hours per week, with on-site opportunities and potential for remote elements as needed.