Mental Health Clinician

The Learning Center for the Deaf; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Center for the Deaf seeks a qualified professional to provide therapy to students in a supportive environment. The role includes developing treatment plans and collaborating with educational staff. Candidates must have a Master's degree and fluency in American Sign Language.

Benefits

Meals included when on duty

Qualifications

• Conversational fluency in American Sign Language required.
• Excellent communication and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group therapy to students.
• Develops individual strength-based treatment plans.
• Participates in clinical team meetings and case conferences.

Skills

American Sign Language

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

Description

Walden School

Exempt/Salary

12-Month

Full-Time

Salary Pay Range: $82,160.00 - $97,760.00

In-Person

Requirements

• Masters Degree required
• Must be eligible to become Massachusetts state licensed in social work, psychology, or mental health field
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
• Meals included when on duty
• Excellent communication and grammar skills at sufficient levels to ensure effective and appropriate communication
• Strong interpersonal skills developed at a level which allows for smooth collaboration within the agency
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required
• Some evening hours required

About Walden School

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

About TLC

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults, and families. To learn more, click here.

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Position Summary

Provides individual and group therapy to students. Responsible for developing individual strength-based treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team. Provides family therapy as requested. Offers collateral services to agencies on behalf of students and families. Collaborates with educational and residential staff within Walden School and at the Marie Philip School. May supervise social work trainees or other individuals. Participates in activities of the Walden School Clinical team.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to students and families
• Participates in clinical on-call rotation (separate compensation)
• Discharge planning and community liaison to students and families
• Participates in clinical team meetings, case conferences, community and staff meetings, and in-services
• Completes documentation in compliance with policies and procedures of relevant state departments
• Maintains accurate records of clinical services, evaluations, notes, and summaries
• Some lifting and restraints may be required; accommodations will be made for safety and diversity
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisors

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change or be added as needed. The TLC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Reasonable accommodations will be made to support diversity and inclusion.