In-Home Therapist

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 66,124 - 82,656

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with Employer Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Free CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Boston is seeking a Master's level In-Home Therapist to provide strength-based therapy for youth under 21. The successful candidate will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans within flexible scheduling between 8am-8pm. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

Master's degree and valid MA driver's license required.
Experience in providing individual and family therapy.
Ability to work flexibly between 8am-8pm.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for youth.
Implement therapy techniques to improve emotional and behavioral functioning.
Collaborate with families and teams to achieve treatment goals.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Flexible schedule

Assessment skills

Collaboration with families

Education

Master's degree

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Description

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential, CBAT, and Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services.

Walker Community Counseling is currently looking for Master's level In-Home Therapists to join their team based out of Boston. The In-Home Therapy team provides strength-based therapy to youth under 21 years old who have social, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Therapists are Master's level clinicians who provide individual and family therapy with the goal of enhancing functioning and positive communication both individually and within the family system. Therapists provide an initial assessment and quarterly reassessments, therapy, some crisis intervention, and care coordination to children, adolescents, and their families as part of a team with a Therapeutic Training and Support (TT&S) Bachelor’s level staff. This position requires travel and the ability to work via Telehealth as needed. The schedule can be flexible, but the successful candidate must be available between 8am-8pm.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus!

Essential Functions For This Position Include

Use established psycho-therapeutic techniques/interventions to help improve youth's social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, prevent inpatient admission, and strengthen caregiver(s) parenting skills.
Conduct all necessary assessments in a thorough and timely manner, obtain approval as required prior to filing, and provide all needed updates.
Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with family and collaterals that prioritizes needs and sets related goals as indicated by assessment; revise and update plan as intervention proceeds.
Develop and support an effective risk assessment and safety plan with youth and family.
Collaborate with TT&S in implementing the treatment plan to assist youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan.
Plan and conduct, with TT&S, family and/or individual meetings (as needed) in support of goals with clear purpose and maximum possible flexibility, including times/places for meetings.
Ensure specialist consultations, evaluations, and referrals are requested.
Develop initial and ongoing teamwork with family members, formal providers, natural supports, and others who can support sustainable progress.
Organize, attend, and/or travel to meetings/ appointments in various locations.
Maintain paper and electronic records in an orderly and timely manner.
Weekly supervision.
If youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination, participate in all care planning meetings and processes for the youth.
Follow through with on-call policies and procedures.
Complete all required training's, including CANS certification.
Ensure that all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy and safety.

Qualifications

Qualifications : Master's degree and valid MA driver's license required.

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

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