Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Center for Family Connection team consists of mental health clinicians, Occupational Therapists, and volunteers. We are seeking full time or part time mission-driven and collaborative Licensed Mental Health Clinicians (LMHC, LMFT, LICSW) to join our team. The Mental Health Clinician will play a critical role as a member of our clinical team, collaborating with our Occupational Therapists, to provide care to the children and families we serve. Our team has extensive experience working with interdisciplinary teams, families, and children. We have a strong work ethic and fully engage in our work. We are professional in our interactions with other staff, families, and outside professionals. We provide our families with excellent, evidence-based interventions. Our team wholeheartedly engages in the mission of Center for Family Connection: Our mission is for children to feel safe, loved, and understood, for caregivers to grow in understanding and hope for children in their care, and for providers to have tools to support families with effective and compassionate interventions. Mental Health Clinician Primary Responsibilities: ~ Including parents and caregivers in treatments and conducting regular caregiver consultations. ~ Conducting preliminary interviews and documenting cases from the initial consultation to the end of treatment. ~ Evaluating clients' mental, behavioral, and emotional health. ~ Developing appropriate intervention for individuals, couples, families, and groups. ~ Facilitating individual, family, and group therapy sessions. ~ Monitoring progress throughout the treatment plan. ~ Collaborating on intervention plans with team members and other mental health specialists, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, teachers, and school staff. ~ Participating in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and training. ~ Providing supervision, guidance, and professional development to interns and unlicensed clinicians depending on licensure and clinic needs. ~ Assisting in leading our unique Family Connect therapy programs alongside our therapists, occupational therapists, and trained volunteers. Mental Health Clinician Requirements: ~ Master's degree in mental health counseling, or similar. ~ State-approved license to practice as a mental health counselor or in the process of acquiring licensure. ~ Strong emphasis on attachment and trauma informed care. ~ Exceptional clinical insight. ~ Proficiency with electronic health record systems. ~ Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ~ Exceptional interpersonal skills and empathetic nature. ~ Calming and engaging presence. Work Environment & Culture: The Center for Family Connection team consists of mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, and trained volunteers who are all dedicated to supporting children and families with compassionate care. We have a strong work ethic and take pride in our ability to provide our families with excellent, evidence-based interventions. We are located on a five acre farm in Rutland, MA with newly renovated office, meeting, and sensory room spaces as well as a therapeutic outdoor sensory space and garden. Our location provides an environment for holistic healing.