Mental Health Counselor-MH/LMHC/LMFT

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $53,000-$63,000

Productivity bonus opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with employer 匹

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a Mental Health Counselor (MH/LMHC/LMFT) to provide home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, IFSP development, and supervision within a supportive team. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits are provided to enable high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
• Licensed or license-eligible LMHC or LMFT in Massachusetts
• 1 year EI experience or 3 years of work with infants/tamilies preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary assessments of developmental status
• Provide direct child development services for 0–3 years and their families
• Develop IFSP goals, objectives, and strategies
• Complete progress notes, reports, and correspondence
• Deliver individual and group therapy for infants/toddlers with developmental delays
• Coordinate services with families and monitor intervention plans
• Facilitate parent-child interactions and family advocacy

Skills

Clinical skills

Family engagement

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or related field

License eligible LMHC/LMFT (MA)

Job description

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Mental Health Counselor-MH/LMHC/LMFT

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention, Worcester, MA, US

Salary Range: $53,500.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

This position offers a salary range of $53,000 to $63,000.

List non-license MH $53,500 to $56,500/yr. LMHC/LMFT 58k to 63K/yr.

Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Worcester, MA is seeking aMental Health Counselor-MH/LMHC/LMFT to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Mental Health Counselor- MH/LMHC/LMFT, you will be responsible for providing home and community based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Salary range: $53,000-$63,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience
• Productivity bonus opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Schedule & Paid Time Off

• Monday-Friday schedule, generally between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Up to 136 hours of vacation accrued during your first year
• 96 hours of sick time annually
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 24 hours of professional development/conference time annually

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fitness benefits and wellness incentive program
• Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional coverage is also available, including:
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance

Professional Support & Development

• Paid professional license renewal fees
• Clinical supervision and structured orientation
• Ongoing mentoring and team support
• Scholarship opportunities through the Fazzio Scholarship and Thom Academy

Tools Provided

• Employer-issued cell phone

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of client's developmental status.
• Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.
• Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate
• Provides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
• Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
• Provides supportive professional assistance to families.
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.

Position Requirements

• In Mental Health: A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited recognized educational institution in
• counseling psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or educational psychology
• or
• Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals
• or
• A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited recognized educational institution in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a Related Field
• and"license eligible" for LMFT or LMHC with official written verification by the applicant's accredited educational institution.
• 1 year experience in Early Intervention or minimum 3 years' experience working with infants, toddlers and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Thom Child and Family Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.