School-Based Clinician

Job Posting Description

CHILD WELLNESS INITIATIVE (CWI)

Franciscan Children's believes that families need easy access to high-quality, comprehensive care for mental health issues. By addressing difficulties early on, youth can achieve their maximum potential for success. To fulfill that need, the Children's Wellness Initiative was formed. The CWI program provides school-based mental health services in selected area schools. By partnering with schools, parents and youth have increased access to mental health services. As full-time partners in each school, CWI clinicians are integrated into the school community, thus decrease in the stigma often associated with mental health.

The Initiative provides school-based behavioral health services that promote emotional, mental health and social wellness. The program's interdisciplinary staff provides individualized care that involves families, teachers, pediatricians, and other significant caregivers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The clinician is responsible for the delivery of therapeutic services to youth in either a therapeutic school or in a regular education school in the Boston area. Weekly individual counseling, collaboration with families and consultation with staff are provided year-round.

A successful candidate can manage a stressful, fast-paced environment with a high-needs student population. Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate and adapt to fluctuations common in a school setting are required. POC and bilingual clinicians encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides therapeutic services to clients in school setting.
• Works in collaboration with school staff on therapeutic goals and general support.
• Collaborates with families to ensure continuity of care and support.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence in working with diverse student populations.
• Completes educational documentation and paperwork including assessments, treatment planning and clinical notes in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters level clinical degree.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families in a school-based setting.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB

• Possess an LCSW or LMHC or be working toward eligibility to sit for exam.