Clinician

Whitney Academy, Inc.; East Freetown (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential treatment center in Massachusetts seeks a clinician to provide therapy and case management for adolescents. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy for students. Applicants should have a Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling, and experience with troubled youth is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Sign-On BONUS

Supervision for Licensure

Tuition Assistance

100% paid Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance

Free Gym membership

Professional Development support

Qualifications

• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC eligible, with a minimum Master’s Degree.
• Experience with troubled adolescents and families is desired.
• Familiarity with trauma-based approaches and behavior modification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group and family therapy to students.
• Ensure students have an updated Behavioral Plan.
• Participate in Clinical Meetings and assessments.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Positive role modeling

Advocacy for students

Trauma-based approach

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Whitney Academy, Inc. is a nationally recognized residential treatment center with sites in Freetown, Assonet and Dighton Massachusetts. Whitney serves adolescent boys who are cognitively impaired, have a major psychiatric diagnosis and, histories of sexualized behavioral issues. Our senior clinicians are leaders in the field, publish and present at the major national conferences and regularly consult both nationally and internationally. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a truly exceptional clinical group who are in the forefront of their respective disciplines.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individual, group and family therapy to students on caseload.
• Provide case management and collateral contacts, ensuring clean and consistent communication and follow up with external contacts and funding agencies.
• Ensure that students have an updated and valid Behavioral Plan.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and staff; follow Agency guidelines for professional behavior and dress.
• Participate in Clinical Meetings, Medication Reviews, 30 Day Assessments, Quarterly Reviews, Annual Reviews, IEP’s and Discharge Planning Meetings.
• Participate in Intake Meetings with new students and families.
• Facilitate student referrals, neuropsychological, psychosexual, guardianship and planning for adult services when necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
• Evaluate students for suicidal and unsafe behaviors.
• Advocate for students in areas of physical and mental health, education, vocation and family issues
• Experience working with troubled adolescents and families, as well as familiarity with a trauma based approach and behavior modification desired.
• Take advantage of and participate in provided trainings, external and internal to increase knowledge base and ability to provide state of the art services to students.

Benefits:

• Sign-On BONUS
• Supervision for Licensure
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Merit Increases
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance for Employees
• Professional Development (Continuing Education) support
• 403(b)
• Free Gym membership
• A wonderful opportunity for Personal & Professional Growth serving a unique and rewarding student population

Clinician Requirements:

LCSW, LICSW or LMHC however will consider a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling with license eligibility in Massachusetts. Competitive Salary, commensurate with degree, licensure status and experience.

Please call or send resumes to:

Call: 1(508) 763-2202 Ext. 329

The Whitney Academy Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

P.O. Box 619

East Freetown, MA 02717

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement