In Home Therapist

Justice Resource Institute Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Boston is seeking a passionate Clinician to provide community-based mental health services for youth. The role involves working closely with families to enhance youth functioning and prevent hospitalization. JRI offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including a bilingual bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Bilingual Bonus

Medical Benefits

401K Matching

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s degree in mental health, licensed or license-eligible.
• Clinical experience with children/adolescents required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based services including therapy and case management.
• Develop treatment plans and foster therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Competence

Therapeutic Relationship Building

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Are you the Clinician we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI’s Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach grounded in culturally competent, individualized services, and the use of evidence-based practices.

JRI provides the training so that:

1. YOU will be able to provide a variety of community-based services including home and community-based family therapy, in-home therapy services, therapeutic training and support services, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
2. YOU will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting clients within the community.
3. YOU will design and deliver interventions to enhance and improve the family’s capacity to improve the youth’s functioning in the home and community and may prevent the need for the youth’s admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility, or other treatment setting.
4. YOU will develop a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship between a clinician and the youth and family for the purpose of treating the youth’s behavioral health needs, including improving the family’s ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote their healthy functioning within the family.
5. YOU will provide culturally competent, trauma-informed, confidential clinical services that place the needs of the young person at the center of your practice.
6. YOU will provide consultation to collaterals including schools and medical service providers.

Why JRI?

1. Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
2. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
3. Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, and more!
4. Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
5. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
6. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
7. Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
8. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full-time employees in your first year and much more!

In addition to all of JRI's benefits, we are offering a SIGN ON BONUS to all new employees! We also prioritize work-life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career!

Requirements:

1. Minimum Master’s degree or above in the mental health field, must be licensed OR working towards your license and License eligible (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT). JRI will support you in gaining your licensure hours and testing.
2. Ability to create and implement treatment/service plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the client’s cultural background.
3. Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with people from various backgrounds including those of different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and sexual orientation identities.
4. Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver’s License.
5. Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and to participate in an on-call schedule.
6. Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
7. Clinical experience with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma-informed models of treatment is preferred. Experience with community mental health programs or providing family therapy is preferred but not required.
8. Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
9. Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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