Senior Mental Health Clinician

The Guild for Human Services; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Employer contribution to retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

The Guild for Human Services is seeking a Senior Mental Health Clinician to provide high-level consultation and direct service to students with intellectual disabilities. You will supervise junior therapists, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. A Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, professional licensure (LICSW or LMHC), and three years of supervisory experience are required. The position includes excellent health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Professional licensure is required, i.e. LICSW or LMHC.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with trauma-informed care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to therapists.
• Implement direct services using an integrated model of treatment.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans aimed at improving student quality of life.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical discipline

Tools

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Brief Description

The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best‑practice approaches, tailored curricula, and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Mission

Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high‑quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Senior Mental Health Clinician Summary

A Senior Mental Health Clinician will provide high‑level consultation and direct service to The Guild School’s students ages 6‑22 who are diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, including autism, along with concurrent mental health diagnoses and challenging behaviors. The clinician will work collaboratively with program managers and qualified clinicians will provide clinical supervision to junior therapists and those earning licensure. This position is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team with a primary goal to provide effective interventions that lead to an improved quality of life, community inclusion, and functional skills development. Services will be rendered in milieu (school and group homes) as well as in community‑based settings to promote generalization.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to therapists and those seeking licensure.
• Implement direct services using an integrated model of treatment implementation – designed to promote generalization to school, work, community, and home settings.
• Provide collaborative consultation and training to the student team, using modeling as well as instruction regarding students’ needs and trauma‑informed care.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans aimed at improving student quality of life; specifically engagement in functional skill development, vocational skills, and community inclusion.
• Document clinical notes, complete progress reports, IEP/treatment plan information, and as appropriate evaluations as required and requested by the team.
• Participate in any team meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in the de‑escalation of individuals.
• Support and participate in student clinical review.
• Able to attend training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Physical abilities: Must have physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de‑escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs, including the ability to de‑escalate and restrain individuals using Nonviolent Crisis Intervention as certified through CPI.
• Intellectual skills: Must have sufficient cognitive abilities to acquire, assimilate, integrate, and apply information, solve problems and help staff and students do the same, and possess critical thinking and writing skills.
• Communication: Must communicate effectively in English with students, staff, peers, and other health care professionals in both oral and written form.
• Sensory abilities: Must be able to observe effectively in the classroom, residences, and clinical settings using vision, hearing, and touch; (Note: SLP Manager must also observe close at hand and at a distance).
• Professional abilities: Demonstrate evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals’ lives, and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals; regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job, including inclement weather situations.

Requirements

• Professional licensure is required, i.e. LICSW or LMHC.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Access to reliable transportation to multiple sites in Massachusetts.
• Experience with multiply handicapped, limited language individuals preferred.
• Experience with trauma‑informed care is preferred.
• Experience with group and individual therapy.
• Experience with play therapy or movement therapies is preferred.
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.

The Guild offers

• Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Should You Apply

As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.