School-Based Clinician ($3000 Sign-On!)

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Job description

The Clinician provides consistent, high-quality care and psychotherapy through an array of evidence-based, culturally competent, person and family-centered treatment. These services are provided in a variety of different settings including but not limited to outpatient clinic, school, and the community.

Our clinic is required to provide behavioral health urgent care services, including access to same-day or next-day services. This is a part/full-time position with required billable outpatient expectations based on clinic hours.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS:
5 DAY WORK WEEK - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 2 WEEKNIGHTS UNTIL 8PM
4 DAY WORK WEEK - MUST INCLUDE A SATURDAY OR SUNDAY 1ST SHIFT
OTHER FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

$3000 full-time sign-on bonus! (half at 3 months; half at 6 months)

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications:
Masters level degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work or a related field from an accredited educational institution
License Eligible or Licensed (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LADC-I) - _ NEW GRADUATES WELCOME! _
Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to travel between school and office location

Responsibilities:
_ The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency's needs. _
Provide a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for our clients and families
Perform trauma-informed assessments to identify the unique needs of clients
Conduct short-term individual, couples/family, and group therapy for individuals and families with mental health and substance use disorders across the lifespan
Maintain a yearly production expectation based on hours worked
Complete billable services within 24-hour of event
Utilize collaborative documentation as a treatment modality
Engage in effective coordination of care across health and behavioral health services to facilitate wellness and recovery of the whole person
Make referrals or link to care coordination, peer support and recovery services when needed
Support transitions of care, including assisting with the development of aftercare planning with clients and families
Provide crisis management services and coordinate with Emergency Services as appropriate
Serve as a community educator by providing mental health information to relevant individuals, organizations, and groups
Utilize evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing, to develop person-centered treatment plans through collaborative documentation
Maintain a flexible schedule that is conducive to providing services in an open access model that will include in-person and telehealth services
Maintain a caseload of clients and be open to triage and accommodate walk-in appointments
Maintain record-keeping as required by CFS, funding sources, and accreditation authorities
Participate in all supervision and training activities as required by CFS, funding sources, and accreditation authorities
Keep EHR calendar up to date to support centralized scheduling
Maintain CANS certification
If licensed, complete continued education to maintain clinical professional licensure and ensure that licensure remains active

Cultural Competency Qualifications
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefit Details:
Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
Medical - Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
Dental - Delta Dental
Vision - Eye Med
2 weeks' vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
10 paid holidays
401K - CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
Tuition reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per calendar year
FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
Flexible spending accounts - save on medical expenses and dependent care!
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $65,436.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:
Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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