Clinical Therapist

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VitalCore Health Strategies is looking for Clinical Therapist s for Full-Time Days within the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The home site for this position will be located at the Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC) in Bridgewater, MA.  

• Openings include Full-Time Clinical Therapist roles solely onsite at MTC and roles that are based out of MTC with travel to either the Northern or Southern sites.

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

BENEFITS PACKAGE (for eligible positions):

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive Bonus

Clinicians who are successful in this field exhibit professionalism, compassion, resilience, patience, are open to feedback and willing to implement feedback received. They are adaptable to changing circumstances, have good boundaries, are non-judgmental and possess good clinical writing skills. Individual clinical supervision, as well as team supervision, is provided. Prior experience working in the field of sexual abuse treatment and prevention is not required; all necessary training is provided following official hire.

CLINICAL THERAPIST POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Therapist for sex offender treatment is responsible for providing sex offender specific and related treatment services to patients within the facility.

CLINICAL THERAPIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Some of the core tasks completed by Clinical Therapists include: 

• In collaboration with the patient, develop monitor and, when clinically indicated modify individualized treatment plans to reflect therapeutic needs/goals.
• Instruct others in the implementation of therapeutic and behavioral interventions and procedures.
• Display excellent listening and verbal communication and clinical writing skills.
• Deliver sex offender and related treatment to individuals and groups as assigned, in accordance with established performance standards.
• Document services provided in the health record. in accordance with established formats, standards and timeframes.
• Serve as clinical therapist to assigned patients, with frequency and amount of direct contact consistent with established performance standards.
• Review and integrate assessment information to write and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate referral of patients to appropriate treatment groups and activities.
• Refer patients to psychiatric services as clinically indicated
• Meet regularly to monitor and review ongoing treatment or other needs.
• Provide training and consultation to treatment and security staff on clinical methods and procedures.
• Administer tests and assessments within the scope of licensure, certification and training, as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, case conferences, case presentations, staff development meetings, and training activities, as scheduled.
• Provide clinical support and back up to other clinical staff as needed.
• Work cooperatively in weekly individual supervision with Clinical Team Leader for clinical and administrative supervision.
• Perform administrative duties including documentation of work hours, correspondence and coordination with other clinical and facility staff, etc.
• Maintain professional growth, staying current with skills and knowledge and transfer knowledge to other staff.
• Establish rapport and maintain objectivity and maintain appropriate personal boundaries.
• Be familiar with diagnostic nomenclature.
• Maintain strong and positive working relationships with team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLINICAL THERAPIST  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have, or be eligible for, independent licensure as an LICSW or an LMHC in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 
• Must have successfully completed a Master's degree program
• Prior clinical experience working with sexual offenders and an understanding of the dynamics of sexual deviance, is preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant research literature, clinical assessments, procedures and methods, particularly those designed for sexual offenders, is preferred. 

CLINICAL THERAPIST  SCHEDULE

Clinical Therapists are required to work on site at the Massachusetts Treatment Center. Some Clinical Therapists travel to other sites across Massachusetts.

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Compensation details: 75000-110000 Yearly Salary

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