In-Home Clinician

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

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Charlton is seeking an In-Home Clinician with a master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field. This clinical role offers a flexible, independent schedule serving youth and families in Worcester/Charlton, with a salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 per year plus a sign-on bonus, based on contract obligations.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group counseling; assisting caregivers; developing care plans;

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in mental health or related field.
• Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma-informed and culturally responsive methods for youth and families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems to promote access to resources and supports.
• Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support growth for clients.
• Promote and strengthen family supports to foster a welcoming community.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Respect clients' rights, with a focus on cultural competency.
• Coordinate with community-based organizations to provide services.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Flexibility

Multidisciplinary teamwork

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.