In Home Clinician

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Milford 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 have 3 clinical position schedules needed: • M-F with evening hours • Su-W with evening hours • W-Sa with evening hours * Schedules have the potential to be adapted to include 10-hour days over 4 days as long as each day of the week is covered across the three schedules. 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 to provide mental health services to a small caseload of youth and young adults up to age 22. Ensure close collaboration and coordination of care with youth, caregivers and providers.
• Deliver services where and when they are needed (mileage reimbursed).
• Conduct individual and family counseling using behavioral, 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.
• Experience with substance use counseling and interventions.
• Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.

Minimum Requirements:   

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field. 
• 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. 

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.