Senior Family Support Clinician, Pittsfield

Clinical & Support Options, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Full health and dental coverage

Ample paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A mental health care organization in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Family Support Clinician to provide In-Home Therapy for children and families. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in a mental health field and experience with children. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a Family Support paraprofessional. The position offers competitive salaries, full health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Experience with children and families preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for referrals within 24 hours.
• Develop collaborative treatment plans with families.
• Assist caregivers in stabilizing children’s behavior.
• Maintain communication with insurance providers.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Bilingual

Education

Master's Degree in a mental health field

Job description

Senior Family Support Clinician, Pittsfield

CSO is looking for a Senior Family Support Clinician to provide In-Home Therapy (IHT) to children and families. This role is ideal for experienced or newly graduated clinicians. The position provides a structured, strength-based therapeutic relationship for children and their families in natural settings such as home or school, in collaboration with a paraprofessional who provides family support and training as part of the clinician’s treatment plan (such plan serving as either the hub of a family’s services or as part of an Intensive Care Coordination care plan).

You Will

• Begin initial assessment for all referrals within 24 hours of referral, including a mental status and risk assessment of the referred child and family situation.
• Develop treatment plans and goals in collaboration with families, children and other supports and providers.
• Assist caregivers in stabilizing the behavior of children and adolescents, including the development of Risk Management Plans and facilitating the involvement of Crisis Services when required.
• Work collaboratively with the Family Support paraprofessional. Be a collaborative provider to the family and the family’s wrap-around team supports and providers.
• Maintain regular and required communication with MassHealth MCE’s and commercial insurance providers.
• Follow standard procedures as defined in the specifications for In-Home Therapy and/or Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) under the Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative.
• Meet and maintain expected productivity level at 107 billable hours monthly (321 billable hours quarterly) for 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalency).
• Provide transportation for consumers as appropriate, following program guidelines.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule which will include some evening and weekend work, as required by client needs.

Your Background

• Master's Degree in a mental health field
• Experience working with children and families (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Values

• Positive — maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful — collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful — demonstrating self-awareness and effectively prioritizing
• Conscientious — taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you’ll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023 and 2024. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.

EOE/AA

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Mental Health Care

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