In Home Clinician

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 30 days of employment and half paid after 90 days of employment; pro-rated for part-time). 
 

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Framingham site is hiring clinicians for an innovative, evidenced based model of treatment in Massachusetts, the Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y). This program is a DMH funded, intensive, self-contained, community-based program, serving youth and their families. We are looking for individuals who are open to working a flexible schedule. 

We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community. 
  
What you will do:  

• 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. 

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: 

• Talent connecting with people 
• Strong communication skills –both written and verbal 
• Ability to assess and manage risk 
• Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required. 
• Valid driver’s license/access to reliable automobile. 
• Experience with substance use preferred