Description
MA Level Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children / adolescents / families. The MA 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
RESPONISBILITES
- 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
- Master's required In Human Services field; License preferred (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT); 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
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
BENEFITS
HopeWell offers a comprehensive total rewards package that values employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning.
Benefits include student loan pay-down assistance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education units and supervision towards licensure, funding for professional development, as well as a full suite of healthcare benefits, and generous paid-time-off.