Clinician/ In Home Therapist/ Social Worker

Clinician / In Home Therapist / Social Worker

Full‑time position at The Becket Family of Services. The Becket Family of Services has been serving youth since 1964 with 45 locations in New England. Becket’s Community Based Services are intended to provide short‑term support and stabilization. As such, services provided by the Clinician and their teams should generally be focused on helping clients and their families identify and utilize long‑term community supports and natural supports as well as agencies in the community. Within that framework, the Clinician role is to provide overall leadership on the case in terms of permanency and family and youth‑guided treatment. The Clinician is responsible for establishing clear treatment goals and clinically appropriate recommendations for treatment and interventions. The Clinician directs the activities of other team members (e.g., Permanency Coaches) to ensure client and family interactions are goal‑oriented and clinically appropriate. The Clinician will provide case management and clinical (individual, family, group) support to children and their families. The Clinician will perform some or all of the following services: provide clinical support for individuals and their families to overcome obstacles, identify strengths and develop support networks that will help them overcome barriers; provide support, education and guidance to assist in developing structure, routines, effective parenting skills, positive communication, safety and behavioral plans, as well as hygiene plans. Other services provided are based on individual and family needs (e.g., nutrition and meal planning, household budgeting, etc.)

Representative Duties

• Provide clinical oversight and leadership to all assigned cases
• Complete tasks associated with client intake process
• Create and update treatment plans including student and caregiver treatment goals and activity formulation using the Virtual Gateway
• Complete CANS assessments when services begin, at discharge, and every 90 days and at discharge while Becket services are in place using the Virtual Gateway
• Provide individual and family therapy as indicated in the treatment plan
• Facilitate groups as needed in support of agency population needs
• Collaborate with DCF social workers, Family Networks referring agents and other case collaterals including therapists, guidance counselors, physicians, psychiatrists, probation officers and attorneys
• Complete and submit weekly reports to DCF and Family Networks using established format
• Complete progress notes for all client and collateral contact
• Ensure proper filing of all documentation using established binder system protocol
• Schedule and facilitate periodic review meetings with DCF and Family Networks every six weeks, as required by contractual obligations
• Prepare for periodic treatment review meetings by completing progress reports and updated treatment plans
• Ensure all other contractual obligations are being met by the treatment team (services hours, documentation, etc.)
• Ensure regular communication regarding cases with other team members
• Track and relay changes in service dates and levels to appropriate administrators
• Attend supervision as requested by supervisor, at a minimum of weekly
• Lead and support PCs with case management
• Take the lead role in communication with family and referral sources
• Adhere to crisis support procedures and communication protocol
• Participate in an on‑call rotation providing emergency services for clients, according to established On Call procedures
• Ensure team is supporting court appearances for clients appropriately
• Attend regular office meetings, including weekly faculty meetings and case reviews

Job Requirements

• Master’s in social work (MSW), mental health counseling (MHC) preferred
• Related fields also welcome: LMFT, LICSW, LCSW, BCBA, LADC, etcetera
• Candidates with additional Therapy, Psychology, Counselor, and/or Mental Health licensures, certifications, and/or trainings are encouraged to apply
• Valid driver’s license with insured transportation
• Position requires background check, driving, and other record checks
• Not required, but special consideration given to bilingual (English / Spanish) candidates

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k/403b, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Wellness programs, Employee discount programs, Paid time off, Professional Training in support of continued Professional Growth and Development

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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