In Home Therapist

Italian Home for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading children's therapy provider in Boston is seeking an IHT Clinician to deliver in-home therapeutic services to youth ages 3-20 and their families. This role requires a master's degree in social work or a related field, with a preference for candidates holding MA State Licensure. Responsibilities include providing family therapy, coordinating with community resources, and maintaining clinical documentation. This position offers a competitive salary and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in social work or related mental health field required.
• Clinical experience working with children and adolescents.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home family therapy to children/adolescents and families.
• Coordinate with state agencies, schools, and collateral providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical charts and documentation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Verbal and written communication

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's degree in social work or related mental health field

MA State Independent Clinical Licensure (preferred)

Job description

Jamaica Plain Campus - JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 Overview Salary Range: $38.00 - $45.00 Hourly Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Position Overview

In-Home Therapy (IHT) is an intensive therapeutic intervention designed to stabilize families in crisis to reduce out of home placements. The IHT Clinician provides structured, family focused, strength-based, wrap-around, clinical services to children/adolescents ages 3-20 and their families. IHT services are provided in the home and within their communities, and at times via remote telehealth, based upon the client and family preference, and clinical need. The IHT Clinician is dedicated to increasing the family system’s ability to support their children in learning new coping skills to manage and overcome social, emotional, and developmental struggles. IHT services are a wrap-around model of care that focuses on supporting children and their families in all life domains, both through clinical interventions and case management.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Travel without restriction to children’s homes and throughout the community
• Must have a valid driver’s license, fully insured reliable car, and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely
• Provide in-home family therapy to children/adolescents and families
• Ensure services are in line with IHCs philosophy of trauma informed care
• Assist families and staff in identifying and utilizing community resources and natural supports
• Empower the youth and family in advocating for themselves
• Coordinate and build relationships with collateral providers, state agencies, schools, and natural supports
• Maintain accurate clinical charts, follow all clinical documentation timelines and requirements
• Ensure that all services are provided in a professional and strengths-based manner
• Meet agency productivity requirements and follow all agency safety protocols
• Attend treatment planning and other relevant clinical team meetings, as well as weekly clinical supervision
• Be available for phone calls from clients/families weekdays 8 AM-8 PM

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master level degree in social work or related mental health field required.
• MA State Independent Clinical Licensure preferred (LICSW, LMHC, etc.)
• Bilingual language candidates strongly encouraged to apply
• Commitment to the highest quality of client care
• Clinical experience working with children and adolescents for individual, family, and/or group treatment
• Solid case management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Open to constructive feedback
• Sound clinical judgment, especially during clinical crises
• Maintains strictest level of confidentiality with respect to agency, employee, and client information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer literacy
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application, and/or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The hourly wage range for a Fee For Service model is $37-45 per hour USD. The salary range for a full-time Clinician is $60,000-67,000 per year USD. Please note that these ranges are explicitly tied to experience and licensure status. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO, medical and life insurance, EAP, and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan.

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