Trauma‑Informed Play Therapist for Youth & Adults

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston is seeking a Clinician/Play Therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management to youth and adults. Services may be delivered in clients' homes, in community settings, or at a Boston office, with flexible scheduling to meet client needs.

Qualified applicants have a master’s degree in social work or related field, licensed or pursuing licensure, experience with trauma treatment, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field.
• Licensed clinician (PhD, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-1), or enrolled in a training program for licensure.
• Competencies in trauma treatment modalities, child development, and play therapy approaches.
• Experience working directly with young children, adolescents, and adults in a professional setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills, a social justice perspective, have experience with complex trauma, and clinical understanding of family systems.
• Experience establishing connections with local agencies and providing resources to clients.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, complete treatment planning, maintain progress notes, provide ongoing therapy, outreach, and support services, with the goal of improving family functioning. Complete third party payor paperwork as appropriate.
• Track client progress and assist with reports to the Department of Children and Families.
• Prepare reports and maintain records as required by DCF and DPH.
• Attend team meetings and work with supervisors in assessing client needs and providing evidence-based therapies.
• Meet with clients during times of their availability, which may vary according to their work or school schedules. This may include some evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Perform work in an office environment, client homes or community.
• Participate in trainings and professional development as required.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Trauma treatment modalities

Play therapy

Case management

Professional communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

3+ years post-graduate experience

Licensure eligible (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/LMFT)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Zoom

Job description

The Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston is seeking a Clinician/Play Therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health counseling, play therapy, and case management to youth and adults. Services may be delivered in clients' homes, in community settings, or at a Boston office, with flexible scheduling to meet client needs.

Qualified applicants have a master’s degree in social work or related field, licensed or pursuing licensure, experience with trauma treatment, and strong communication and