Social Worker - Therapeutic Community

Social Worker

• Gould Farm – Boston Area Program (Fellside), Medford, MA**
• Status:** Full-time, exempt | **Reports to:** Program Director
• Compensation:** $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience

About Gould Farm & Fellside

Gould Farm is a therapeutic community promoting recovery through meaningful work, community living, and clinical care. Our Boston Area Program (Fellside) is a transitional residential and community program in Medford that supports adult guests (our term for program participants) as they move from our Berkshire campus to greater independence in the Boston area. Fellside provides a tiered continuum of services—from residential supports to our Extended Community program—focused on clinical case management, vocational and educational coaching, and wellness.

Position Summary

As part of a collaborative, recovery-oriented team, the Social Worker provides person-centered clinical case management, skills counseling, and transition support to adults living with major mental health challenges (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia). The Social Worker partners with guests to set goals, build routines of meaningful work, develop community connections, and successfully transition from the Farm to Fellside and from Fellside to independent living.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Recovery Support

• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed clinical case management to assigned program participants, including assessment, individualized service planning, and ongoing review of goals and progress.

• Facilitate individual and group skills counseling (e.g., symptom management, daily living skills, social/recreational engagement, wellness and self-care, vocational readiness).

• Support development of structured weekly plans that integrate meaningful work, volunteering, education, and wellness activities.

• Coordinate and lead transition planning from Farm to Fellside and from Fellside to independent housing, including warm handoffs and aftercare plans.

Care Coordination & Family/Network Engagement

• Build and maintain a collaborative network of care inclusive of family partners (with participant consent), outpatient providers, prescribers, peer supports, and community resources.

• Cultivate relationships with local employers, volunteer sites, educational programs, and wellness providers; accompany participants to community-based appointments as needed.

• Participate in and/or facilitate network meetings, team conferences, and provider collaboration to ensure continuity of care.

Program & Community Participation

• Contribute to a healthy, inclusive Fellside community culture aligned with Gould Farm values; participate in community activities and shared responsibilities.

• Co-design and facilitate evidence-informed psychoeducational and recovery groups; contribute to program calendars and community events.

• Share in on-call rotation; provide risk assessment, de-escalation, and crisis response in alignment with program protocols.

Documentation, Quality, and Compliance

• Complete timely, quality documentation in the electronic health record (assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries).

• Track outcomes and contribute to program quality improvement efforts; assist with data collection and reporting.

• Maintain ethical practice and compliance with licensure standards, confidentiality, and organizational policies.

Equity, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

• Demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to equity and inclusion in all aspects of work.

• Participate in supervision, interdisciplinary learning, and professional development; support a learning culture for staff, interns, and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field; license-eligible (LCSW/LICSW or LMHC preferred).

• 1-3 years’ experience in behavioral health/psychiatric rehabilitation with adults experiencing serious mental health challenges.

• Demonstrated skill in person-centered planning, and recovery-oriented, strengths-based practice.

• Experience with vocational/educational coaching and community integration strongly preferred.

• Comfort with crisis assessment, safety planning, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Proficiency with EHR and telehealth tools; strong documentation and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally with/for participants;
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and participate in on-call rotation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Benefits: Robust package including medical and dental insurance (employer pays 85% of premiums and up to 100% of deductible), life insurance, generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks vacation + holidays in first two years; 6 weeks thereafter), generous sick time accrual, and 401(k).

Our Values & EEO

Gould Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We offer employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, mental health status, age, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, genetics, political beliefs, or any other basis prohibited by law. Candidates who can contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Human Resources at hr@gouldfarm.org. In your letter, please share briefly how your experience aligns with recovery-oriented, community-based psychiatric rehabilitation.