Mental Health Clinician

The Home in Walpole, a trauma-informed intensive group home seeks a Clinician for their program situated on a large multi-unit campus. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician will provide age‑appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy. How You’ll Be Making a Difference When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. Provide case‑management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationship services that support children’s and family’s growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system. Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy and family therapy. Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences; present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers. Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards. Attend in‑service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills. May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff. Perform program specific duties and functions. May participate in agency committees. Provide on‑call coverage and crisis intervention as needed. Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related discipline. Residential Program experience preferred. Experience working with adolescents required. Experience working with youth with cognitive delays and/or youth with high‑functioning Autism a plus. Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity. What The Home Can Offer You In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including: Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full‑time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available Extensive training to new staff Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Employer paid Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance And more! The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions. We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change. Qualifications Education Preferred Masters or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr