School-Based Clinician

School Based Clinician

Based out of Advocates' Peabody Clinic, the School Based Clinician will provide trauma informed outpatient counseling to children and adolescents ranging in age from 3 to 21 years old in the school. Clinicians will conduct evidence based treatment both individually and in collaboration with the school system. Clinicians will be expected to collaborate with systems related to the child/adolescent including but not limited to schools, pediatricians, and outside providers. Advocates is looking for individuals with a team mentality and willingness to learn.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, group counseling, psycho-education, individual counseling, treatment planning, and aftercare planning
• Coordinate treatment and care with other providers as appropriate.
• Work as liaison between assigned FC program, state agencies, funding sources, and community referral sources.
• Conduct educational trainings as needed.
• Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients' age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
• Perform telehealth and mobile counseling
• Participate in continuing education activities and in-service training programs to remain knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise and to meet credentialing and privileging requirements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree
• Must be license-eligible (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT)
• Current driver's license, proper auto insurance coverage, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the community
• Access to personal cell phone
• Ability to work a flexible Monday-Friday daytime/afternoon schedule
• Spanish / Portuguese speaking, preferred

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.