Summary
Location
Waltham
Salary
$65k - $70k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Intensive Home Base Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) In-Home Clinician
Community Based - Waltham
Join Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as a clinician for the Intensive Home Base Therapeutic Care Program (IHBTC program). This is an established community-based treatment model funded by the Department of Mental Health to serve youth and families. This provides innovative, evidence-based treatment to those who have faced high utilization of therapeutic services and need a robust team to support their array of needs. We seek flexible professionals with experience in working with youth and families facing crises and complexity. We invite you to join a team culture that balances personal responsibilities and professional development while making a positive impact on the community.
This is a clinical position and due to contract obligations requires a completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field.
Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + $2000 sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).- Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
- Conduct individual and family counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
- Encourage youth to have an active voice in their treatment.
- Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports.
- Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
- Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
- Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.
- Ensure that client’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
- Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.
- Provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule.
- Talent in connecting with people
- Strong communication skills –both written and verbal
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.
- Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required.
- Experience of at least a year of working with youth and families within the mental health systems is highly desired.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Other facts
About Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a nonprofit, nationally accredited human services agency dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency through its family-based outreach services, residential treatment programs, and community-based counseling services to thousands of children, youth and families throughout Central, Eastern and Northeastern Massachusetts.
Wayside is committed to a vibrant workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are dedicated to open communication and ongoing education for our employees.
What you'll do
- The In-Home Clinician will work collaboratively with youth, families, and providers to ensure coordinated care. Responsibilities include conducting counseling, creating care plans, and empowering caregivers.
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