In-Home Clinician

Wayside Youth; Charlton (MA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth is seeking an In-Home Clinician to provide counseling services in Worcester/Charlton with a flexible, independent schedule. A completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or a related field is required.

The role involves conducting individual, family, and group counseling, coordinating with caregivers and other providers, and promoting access to resources while upholding cultural competency and client rights.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Ability to conduct counseling with youth and families using trauma-informed approaches.
• Driving in the community is required; valid license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling for youth and families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems and accessing supports.
• Empower caregivers with skills to support child behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support growth.
• Promote family supports to foster a welcoming community for youth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Respect client rights, including cultural competency.
• Collaborate with community organizations to provide services.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed care

Flexibility

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

In-Home Clinician

Community Based - Worcester/Charlton

Are you a dedicated clinician ready to make a difference with a flexible, independent schedule? The Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Charlton is looking for passionate In-Home Clinicians with a master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field.

This is a clinical position and due to contract obligations requires a completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).

What you will do:

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling usingtrauma informed and culturally responsive interventions foryouth and their families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems,topromote their awareness of resources and access to supports.
• Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support skill-basedgrowth for clients.
• Promote and strengthen family’snatural supportsto foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the child, parents, and other providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
• Ensure that client’srights are respected, particularly in regard tocultural competency.
• Collaboratewith other community-basedorganizations to provide services and care for clients.

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:

• Talent connecting with people.
• Strong communication skills–both written and verbal.
• Ability to assess and manage risk.
• Flexibility,creativethinking, andadaptto competing priorities.

MinimumRequirements:

• MastersDegree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We will train you in Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention;Risk and Safety Assessment.