IHT Clinician

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc. is seeking an In-Home Therapist to provide family-centered treatment for youths with behavioral health needs directly in their homes. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining documentation while collaborating with families to promote positive behavior changes.

The ideal candidate must have a master's level degree, be certified in CBHI, and possess reliable transportation. Experience in managing home-based programs is preferred, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a master’s level or above with at least 1 year of experience in providing behavioral health services to youth and families.
• Must be certified in the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS).
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, family-centered treatment for youths in their homes.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with families and community resources to promote positive behavior change.

Skills

Experience in providing behavioral health services

Excellent writing and communication skills

Creative and flexible approach

Ability to navigate child/family-serving systems

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Electronic Health Records

ADP

Job description

As an In-Home Therapist at Children’s Services of Roxbury, you will provide evidence-based, family-centered treatment for youths with behavioral health needs directly in the families’ homes.

You will conduct assessments, develop and modify treatment plans, maintain documentation, and collaborate with families and community resources to promote positive behavior change.

Essential Functions

• Use established psychotherapeutic techniques/interventions to help improve youth’s behavior, prevent inpatient admission, and strengthen caregiver(s) parenting skills.
• Conduct all necessary assessments in a timely manner and ensure that they are reviewed and approved as required prior to filing.
• Collaborate with partner, Bachelor’s level therapeutic and Training Support, to ensure that they are following the guidelines to support the implementation of the developed treatment plan to assist youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan.
• Collaborate closely with bachelor’s level In-Home Therapist to ensure delivery of high-quality services.
• Maintain paper and electronic records in an orderly and timely manner.
• Participate and come prepared to weekly supervision and staff meetings.
• Ensure medical case consultations are requested as needed.
• If youth is enrolled in In- Care Coordination, participate in all care planning meetings and processes for the youth.
• Follow through with on-call policies and procedures.
• Attend necessary trainings.
• Ensure that all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy and safety (Measurable).
• Accurately record hours worked and leave time (if applicable) in Electronic Health Record and ADP in accordance with company and department policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice or function area.

Goals

• Provide culturally competent services to ensure that there is a recognition of economic status, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, language and the unique values and goals for each youth and family.
• Willingness and ability to seek consultation and additional services when necessary to overcome barriers impacting the delivery of care.

General

• Must comply with all regulations.
• Ability to respect and communicate effectively with co-workers and managers.
• Adheres to agency and departmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Mandatory reporter of actual and suspected abuse and knowledgeable of agency mandatory reporting practices regarding any suspected cases of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Must be a master’s level (or above) with at least 1 year experience in providing Behavioral health services to youth and families.
• Experience managing a home-based or Wraparound program model is preferred.
• Must be certified in the Massachusetts Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS).
• Must have a valid driver license without restrictions and have reliable transportation.
• Experience in navigating any of the child/family-serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems.
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills.
• Incumbent should be creative, flexible, and personable.
• An energetic ambitious person with a bright spirit.
• An individual who loves achieving targets and aspiring towards providing person or family centered services.
• IHT Clinician should be available Monday‑Friday from 8 a.m.‑8 p.m.