In-Home Therapist

Walker; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Life and Disability Insurance

Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

CPR/First Aid Training

Free Parking

Beautiful campus

Job summary

Walker Community Counseling in Boston, MA is seeking Master’s level In‑Home Therapists to join our team. You will provide strength‑based individual and family therapy to youth under 21, conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Some travel and telehealth work are required, with schedules typically between 8am and 8pm. As a Master’s level clinician, you will collaborate with families and other professionals to support positive outcomes,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Valid MA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Use established psycho-therapeutic techniques to improve youth's social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Conduct assessments in a thorough and timely manner and provide updates.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with family and collaterals with clear goals.
• Develop and support a risk assessment and safety plan with youth and family.
• Collaborate with TTS to implement the treatment plan.
• Plan and conduct family or individual meetings with flexibility for times/places.
• Ensure referrals, evaluations, and specialist consultations are requested.
• Maintain paper and electronic records and participate in weekly supervision.
• Travel to various locations as needed to support youth and families.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Boston, MA 12136

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Master Degree

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year

Job Shift: Any

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 clients coming from diverse backgrounds 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.

Position Summary

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 (TTS) 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
• 401(k) with Employer Contribution
• Life and Disability
• Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Free CPR/First Aid training
• Free parking
• Beautiful scenic campus

Essential Functions

• 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 TTS in implementing the treatment plan to assist youth and family in achieving the goals of the plan.
• Plan and conduct, with TTS, 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

• Master’s degree
• Valid MA driver’s license required

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.