Staff Clinician - Life Skills and Riverside School

Staff Clinician – Life Skills And Riverside School Exciting opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Staff Clinician for our Life Skills Center and Riverside School. The Life Skills Center is a highly structured, group‑based, supportive therapeutic day program for adolescents, ages 12‑18, who are experiencing mental health challenges that impact their functioning at home, school, and community. The Riverside School is a therapeutic day school for adolescents, grades 6‑12, whose mental health has interfered with their academic and social‑emotional well‑being in a traditional public‑school setting. Staff and youth work collaboratively to foster an environment where all are seen and accepted for who they are. The program offers therapeutic groups and activities based on best practices to help teens gain insight into their emotions and thinking patterns, develop more effective ways of coping, and improve their self‑esteem. In this vital role, the Staff Clinician will be responsible for assessment, treatment planning, case management, family collaboration, and service coordination of assigned clients as well as leading a variety of therapeutic groups. The Staff Clinician participates in the development and maintenance of a healthy milieu and collaborates with the multi‑disciplinary team to provide critical services for teens and families. Our program offers a nurturing environment that encourages creativity, mutual respect, and opportunities for learning and growth. Candidates must enjoy working with adolescents and be a proactive team member. Child and Family Services. Needham, MA. ID: 12124-709. Full‑Time/Regular. Schedule Full Time, 40 hours. Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm. Pay Rate Unlicensed Clinician – $62,004, salaried Independent Licensure – $67,995, salaried Benefits Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care Eleven paid holidays Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee Required Skills Experience conducting individual and/or group therapy and working in a milieu setting Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle Required Experience Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Mental Health Discipline Degree and experience must be in compliance with current program needs to meet Medicaid and Department of Public Health CORE staffing requirements One year experience working with children and/or adolescents with emotional difficulties and their families Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr