Family Support & Stabilization Clinician

Family Based Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families. The Family Based 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. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Masters level required; License preferred; 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 Spanish speaking preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Daily access to an automobile is required
• A valid MA State Driver’s License
• Clearing of background checks as required by state and federal law.
• Commitment to our organizational vision, missions, and program