Family Support Clinician

Advocates; Framingham, Worcester (MA, MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing training

Commitment to licensure

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Family Support Clinician in Framingham, Massachusetts, to provide essential services contracted through the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This role involves supporting families in navigating complex issues such as trauma and behavioral health. You'll work in a collaborative environment, receiving training and support for licensure.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree and at least two years of clinical experience with families. A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is paramount in our community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related license-eligible field from an accredited university.
• At least two years of providing clinical services to children and/or families.
• Strong computer knowledge and ability to use an Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of strengths and needs.
• Complete crisis plans and coordinate treatment planning with family members.
• Provide individual and family therapy.

Skills

Clinical services to children and/or families

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Working in diverse populations

Education

Master's Degree in social work or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Overview

Starting rate: $70,000

Advocates is seeking a Family Support Clinician. You will provide services contracted through the Department of Children and Families (DCF), helping families to build skills, resolve clinical challenges, and access resources. You will support families in navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, behavioral health challenges, complex family systems, and substance use. Services are delivered primarily in families’ homes and in other community locations.

We offer a collaborative team environment, weekly individual supervision, group supervision, and ongoing training. We are committed to helping our staff obtain licensure. You’ll be joining a collaborative and energetic environment that incorporates a wide range of programs. Our multidisciplinary providers are invested in continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions fromour staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of strengths and needs
• Complete crisis plans and coordinate treatment planning, in collaboration with family members
• Provide individual and family therapy
• Identify community resources and develop natural supports for youth and parent/guardian
• Provide comprehensive care coordination
• Provide coaching and skills training to youth and/or parent/guardian
• Participate in on-call rotation providing support to families

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related license-eligible field from an accredited university.
• At least two years of providing clinical services to children and/or families.
• Strong computer knowledge and ability to use an Electronic Health Record to document services.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Outstanding reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Must have valid driver’s license. Must have access to an operational and insured automobile and be willing to use it to transport members.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Keywords: child, children, DCF, children services