MA Level Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The MA Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client. In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family

RESPONISBILITES

Report to Clinical Supervisor
Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.
Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family.
Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals.
Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs.
Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed.
Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc.
Provide ongoing support for family members when a referral has been made to an outside agency.
Submit weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
Provide on-call services during the week and weekend
Other duties as required by director and immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); license eligible
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties
Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and families, including experience navigating children’s systems and supports within the community.
Knowledge of and training in child development and children’s mental health experience.
Nonjudgmental ability to foster self-sufficiency in families using problem-solving and practical skills.
Ability to establish trusting relationships through compassion, empathy and insight.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families from diverse cultural or linguistic backgrounds.
Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and word processing software
Effective teamwork skills
Scheduling flexibility
Good listening skills

(Bilingual in Spanish/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This role involves predominately home based and community based work with occassional remote oppurtunities. During home and community visits there are possible environmental exposures including pets.
Daily access to an automobile is required.
Driving is required in and out of the catchement area.
A valid MA State Driver’s License.
Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
Remain current in all DCF required trainings.
Other duties as assigned to support quality care.

HopeWell Inc.

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