Clinician

Job description

ABOUT HOUSING FAMILIES

https://housingfamilies.org/who-we-are/our-story/

Role Purpose:

Clinician will support individuals and families, most of whom are low-income and have a history of complex trauma. In this role you will provide thorough assessment, develop individualized service plans, employ a wide range of treatment modalities (eg. psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy), utilize engagement skills to maintain both short and long-term relationships with clients, identify resources, complete referrals to outside agencies, and consult with collaterals to enhance service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with individuals who are identified/referred through the clinical department.
• Collaborate with clients to develop service plans, with outcomes varying dependent on client needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic sessions, referrals, and other case management tasks as needed. The frequency of meeting and duration of therapeutic relationship will vary on a case-by-case basis.
• Manage case load consisting of individual clients, therapeutic groups, and intern supervision if appropriate
• Collaborate closely with the Clinical team, other Housing Families programs/staff, and outside providers as needed to ensure holistic, thorough, and sustainable service delivery.
• Occasionally travel to different shelters to meet clients in the spaces that best support them.
• Work through a strength based and trauma informed lens.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation in adherence to the Clinical Timeline for each client.
• Provide crisis management for clients during work hours, as needed.
• Work with clients to safety plan by identifying supports they can access after hours, as needed.
• Maintain appropriate therapeutic boundaries with clients.
• Adhere to all Housing Families Protocols and Policies.
• Attend weekly supervision with the Associate Director of the Care Collective.
• Utilize time management skills to organize individual schedule.
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Serve as a mentor for counseling interns and attend case reviews to provide support and supervision. Supervise clinical interns, as needed, and support in group supervision.
• Be available for consultation with case managers, clinicians, and clinical interns.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to provide support to staff as they debrief critical incidents.
• Collaborate and support the EnrichEd! Program staff and clients on an as needed basis.
• Model DEIB Values to all staff, interns, volunteers, and clients.
• Participate in All Staff meetings and other identified agency trainings and meetings.
• Help with special projects.

Competencies:

We believe that to be successful in this position, it is crucial that the candidate can honestly assess their strengths and determine that they include:

• Experience and love of working with individuals and families or all ages.
• Patience and a positive attitude.
• Growth mindset.
• Reliable, organized, and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with various individuals including collaterals, families, volunteers, and clients.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person, virtually and over the phone.
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
• Responsible and professional conduct that serves as a role model to staff, volunteers, and youth.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and understanding of virtual educational platforms such as Teams and Zoom.
• Investment in non-violent conflict resolution, confronting racism, sexism, and other injustices, and helping children and families heal and grow.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field
• LCSW required; LICSW or LMHC preferred
• Prior experience working with low-income individuals and families required
• Prior experience in a supervisory position preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Possess knowledge of domestic violence, trauma and trauma-informed care, and substance use dependencies.
• Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics:

· Must be able to hear and incorporate feedback quickly

· Ability to empathically de-escalate emotional reactions

· Possess critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving and negotiating skills

· Ability to remain calm and responsive during a crisis.

· A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes are needed.

· Detailed, thoughtful, and thorough

· Compelling advocacy skills

· Ability to work with a diverse team and population.

· Fluent in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and/or Cantonese

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to form strong interpersonal relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be willing to travel in the Greater Boston Area and to Housing Families Shelters/program site for clinical meetings, sessions, and supervision.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week and adapt schedule to meet the needs of individual clients and program requirements.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background check

Physical Requirements:

· Be willing to move program supplies and equipment

· Be willing to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period

Work Location: In person