In-Home Clinician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring an In-Home Clinician in Waltham to manage flexible, independent schedules while serving the community. Position requires a master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field, with bilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities include trauma-informed individual, family, and group counseling, caregiver navigation of resources, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and uphold client rights.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• Valid driver license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Bilingual clinicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma-informed approaches for youth and families.
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems to access resources and supports.
• Empower caregivers with skills to support childs behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
• Promote families' natural supports to foster a welcoming community for youth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and respect clients rights.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Flexibility & creativity

Education

Masters in Social Work / Mental Health Counseling

Job description

In-Home Clinician

Community Based - Waltham

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.

Due to contract, this job requires a masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field. Bilingual clinicians are encouraged to apply.

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.
• Bilingual clinicians are encouraged to apply.

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