Community-Based Trauma Clinician - Community Services Team (CST) - $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Community-Based Trauma Clinician works under the Assistant Director (AD) of Trauma Services within LUK’s BHS Division. This position provides individual and group counseling to youth and caregivers in their homes, other appropriate settings, LUK BHS Clinics, and virtually as needed. This position will receive weekly licensed supervision, regular training, and opportunities for clinical group supervision and consultation. With the youth, family, and Care Coordinator, this position assists with the development of goals for an Individualized Action Plan. Ratings on progress toward these goals as well as discharge planning and implementation are expected. This position will work on a multidisciplinary team.

Introduction to LUK, Inc.

LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff.

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Responsibilities Include

• Work closely with the youth, family, and Care Coordinator to develop and deliver integrated treatment
• Provide individual and group counseling and family support with children, youth, and caregivers in a home-based setting
• Perform intake interviews, as well as investigating histories with appropriate collateral resources
• Complete a comprehensive assessment that builds from a family’s perception of its most salient concerns and identification of its strengths, desires, and needs to support youth’s continued tenure and participation in the community
• Recognize and acknowledge parent and youth voice and choice, partnering with them and team members in the development of an Individual Action Plan, developing goals, monitoring services, and evaluating progress
• Psychoeducation for the youth and family.
• Family treatment and support interventions that are designed to teach skills and competencies that assist the youth and family to overcome challenges
• Provide crisis management and intervention as appropriate
• Facilitate discharge planning for youth and families including aftercare, when appropriate
• Attend all division and team meetings as well as agency trainings as scheduled
• Facilitate/assist with psychoeducational groups for youth and families
• Facilitate/assist with parent educational opportunities for families
• Maintain certification in evidence-based models to work with youth and families (e.g., (ARC Grow)
• Assist with internal reports and reports for the program funder
• Demonstrate a commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent services

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in mental health, psychology, social work, family therapy, or substance abuse counseling
• 2+ years working with youth who have experienced trauma and their families

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based trauma treatments
• A demonstrated commitment to the empowerment of youth and families to realize their potential
• Ability to incorporate the agency philosophy of systemic thinking
• Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume sharing your interest and unique qualifications for this position to:

Online: Click “Apply for Job” below, fill out demographic information, and attach your resume and cover letter.

Mail: Director of Human Resources

LUK, Inc.

545 Westminster Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com with the subject line “Assistant Director of Trauma Services”

FAX: View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Job Location:

Fitchburg, MA

Salary Range and Benefits

Independently licensed clinician – Pay Grade: 8A. Salary Range: $71,000 – $82,500.

Non-licensed or license eligible clinician – Pay Grade: 8B. Salary Range: $66,000 – $77,500.

Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on our exceptional Benefit Package.

For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit:

Position Overview

LUK Division: BHS___________________

LUK Component: Assistant Director of Trauma Services

Direct Supervisor: BHS Director____________

LUK Staffing Category: _8A or 8B__

This position is 40_ per week

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This position is community-/home-based ?

EOE and Diversity Commitment

LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.

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