Description

Walden School

Exempt/Salary

12-Month

Full-time

Salary Pay Range: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

About TLC:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.

For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.

TLC Diversity Statement:

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Walden School:

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Case Worker supports the operations of a youth residential treatment program by coordinating cases, scheduling, documenting, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. This position does not include direct individual therapy. With appropriate licensure, training, and program approval, the role may expand in the future to include family therapy services.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Coordination & Scheduling

With clinicians, coordinates and oversees the implementation of treatment plans throughout all areas of the milieu. 

Collaborates with and coordinates support alongside mental health clinicians to ensure continuity and consistency of care. 

Create and manage clinical meeting schedules in collaboration with therapists.

Confirm attendance of participants and update schedules as needed.

Coordinate with psychiatrists regarding scheduling of student appointments, observations, and clinical meetings.

Transition & Systems Coordination

Collaborate and coordinate with the Transition Office to identify appropriate post-residential supports, make referrals, and facilitate appointments and communication with in-state developmental services, including:

DMH (Department of Mental Health), DDS (Department of Developmental Services), MassAbility, Deaf, Inc., Walden Community Services, MCDHH (Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), Other relevant agencies.

Support the educational team and family/guardian in completing 688 referrals and other eligibility processes.

Collaborate with in-state and out-of-state mental health services regarding eligibility, available services, and care coordination.

Support housing arrangements and related services for youth transitioning from residential care.

Work with the educational team as students near graduation to plan transitions to adult services, including in-state DDS and out-of-state adult services for individuals with intellectual or other disabilities.

Family & Community Collaboration

Support family therapy services (as approved and licensed).

Coordinate and supervise family visits.

Coordinate DCF monthly visits, including communication and scheduling with in-state and out-of-state DCF workers.

Serve as a liaison with families/guardians, placing agencies, schools, and community providers.

Communicate youth progress, needs, and care coordination updates to stakeholders.

Supports on-campus family visits by arranging meaningful activities for families and youth.

Additional Responsibilities

Support implementation of trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive practices.

Support coordination during behavioral crises in collaboration with licensed clinicians and supervisory staff.

Participate in treatment team meetings, case conferences, and IEP/educational meetings (as appropriate).

Modeling therapeutic interventions in the milieu; one night a week, rotating schedule.

Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety. 

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field – Master’s degree in a clinical field and eligibility for clinical licensure (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT eligible) preferred
• Experience working with youth in residential treatment, behavioral health, foster care, or related settings
• Experience working with families, schools, and child-serving systems
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and systems-of-care models
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong professional boundaries and ethical practice
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced residential environment
• Adept at Google Suite, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and grammar skills at sufficient levels to ensure effective and appropriate communication
• Strong interpersonal skills developed at a level which allows for the smooth collaboration at all levels within the agency
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Periodic flexible scheduling required
• A valid drivers license and driving record in good standing 
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency 

PERK: Meals included when on duty

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to perform all duties of the job including restraining potentially participating in restraining a dysregulated student when necessary.