Clinician

FAMILY INDEPENDENCE INC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Family Independence, Inc. in the Greater Boston area seeks a Clinician/Clinical Therapist to deliver direct clinical services to families and transition-aged youth across communities. You will conduct assessments, build individualized treatment plans, and partner with a Therapeutic Mentor to advance each family’s goals.

Independent licensure is not required. This role is ideal for a master's‑level clinician who wants meaningful family work with a manageable caseload, flexible scheduling, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• CANS certification (or willingness to obtain — training provided).
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Strong assessment, treatment-planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with families.
• Use motivational interviewing and other evidence-based techniques to strengthen parenting skills and improve youth's emotional and behavioral functioning.
• Build and maintain risk assessments and safety plans.
• Partner closely with each family's Therapeutic Mentor to carry out the treatment plan.
• Coordinate with DCF social workers and other providers to support each family's progress.
• Travel to meet with families and providers throughout Greater Boston.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Treatment planning

Motivational interviewing

Risk assessments

Documentation

Collaboration with social workers

Education

MSW or related field

Tools

CANS

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Family Independence, Inc. | Greater Boston, MA | $58,000–$62,000/year

Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together. Through our Safe & Stable program, we partner with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to deliver in-home clinical therapy and motivational interviewing that helps families build the skills and stability they need to thrive.

We're hiring a Clinician / Clinical Therapist to provide direct clinical services to families and transition-aged youth throughout Greater Boston and surrounding communities. You'll conduct assessments, build treatment plans, and work hand-in-hand with a Therapeutic Mentor to help each family reach its goals.

Independent clinical licensure is not required — this is a strong fit for a clinically skilled, master's-level therapist who wants meaningful, hands‑on family work without a large-agency caseload.

Compensation & Schedule

• $58,000–$62,000/year, based on experience
• Full-time, exempt/salaried position
• Flexible schedule, with fieldwork in clients' homes and communities across Greater Boston

What You'll Do

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with families
• Use motivational interviewing and other evidence-based techniques to strengthen parenting skills and improve youth's emotional and behavioral functioning
• Build and maintain risk assessments and safety plans
• Partner closely with each family's Therapeutic Mentor to carry out the treatment plan
• Coordinate with DCF social workers and other providers to support each family's progress
• Travel to meet with families and providers throughout Greater Boston
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field
• At least 3 years of clinical experience
• CANS certification (or willingness to obtain — training provided)
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle
• Strong assessment, treatment-planning, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual ability is a plus

Why Family Independence

• A small, mission-driven team doing visible, meaningful work with families
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload and schedule
• Direct, tangible impact — you'll see the difference your work makes