Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Bonus Eligible

The Home for Little Wanderers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. This role as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist offers the opportunity to provide essential case management and therapeutic services in a supportive environment. With a focus on cultural sensitivity and advocacy, you will help families navigate social services and create positive change. The organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a collaborative atmosphere where every team member contributes to the mission of building brighter futures. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Generous time off

Health and Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 3+ years clinical experience.
• Cultural awareness and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services and advocate for families.
• Utilize treatment modalities like play therapy and group therapy.
• Perform assessments and design treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Clinical experience with children and families

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Advocacy skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related discipline

Job description

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - Bonus Eligible

Job Category: Community Based

Requisition Number: OUTPA006492

Posted: March 12, 2025

Full-Time

Location

Roslindale
780 American Legion Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131, USA

This position is eligible for an up to $3,000 bonus! Relocation assistance and Visa Sponsorship available!

How You'll Be Making a Difference

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

• The Child & Family Counseling Center seeks Outpatient Mental Health Therapists to work out of their Roslindale site. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Clinician will provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support children’s and family’s growth.
• Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline required.
• Three or more years of clinical experience with children and families.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities