Clinician - Residential Program

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole seeks a Clinician to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy on a trauma-informed intensive group home campus. Working under the Clinical Coordinator, you’ll support youth and their families with evidence-based treatment plans.

You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, complete timely documentation and participate in ongoing training to enhance clinical skills and program quality.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• Residential Program experience preferred. Experience working with adolescents required.
• Experience working with youth with cognitive delays and/or youth with high functioning Autism preferred.
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy.
• Utilize treatment modalities aligned with program goals (play/expressive therapy, group therapy, family therapy).
• Perform initial assessments and evaluations; design treatment plans with client and family.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; attend staff meetings and case conferences; communicate with supervisors.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner; ensure quality assurance standards.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

The Home in Walpole, a trauma-informed intensive group home seeks a Clinician for their program situated on a large multi-unit campus. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician will provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy.

How You’ll Be Making A Difference

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

• Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support children’s and family’s growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences; present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.
• Perform program specific duties and functions.
• May participate in agency committees.
• Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• Residential Program experience preferred. Experience working with adolescents required.
• Experience working with youth with cognitive delays and/or youth with high functioning Autism preferred.
• Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity.

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 including:

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance are available
• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

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.