In-Home Clinician

Wayside Youth; Milford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network seeks an In-Home Clinician to provide trauma-informed counseling for youth and families in Milford and surrounding DMH service areas. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, with a valid driver’s license for community visits and a flexible, independent schedule.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group counseling, care planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma-informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems to promote 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-based growth for clients.
• Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming community for the youth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordination of care.
• Respect client rights, with a focus on cultural competency.
• Coordinate with community-based organizations to provide services.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

In-Home Clinician – DMH IHBTC Community Based

Location: Milford Office. In-Home Work In Canton DMH Service Area

(Needham, Newton, Wellesley, Canton, Plainville, Medfield)

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).

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring clinicians who would like to manage their own flexible and independent schedules. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.

What you will do:

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote 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-based growth for clients.
• Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to 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’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
• Collaborate with other community-based organizations 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, and adapt to competing priorities.

MinimumRequirements:

• Masters Degree 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.