Youth Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Youth Clinician

** Note: The Salary range varies and will be determined during the offer process based on education, licensure, and skills (e.g., bachelor’s, master’s, unlicensed, independent license, bilingual language capacity.

Program/Department: Project YESS

Position Type: Exempt Full-Time 40 hours/ week – Hybrid Position (remote and on-site)

Location: Worcester

Reports to: Program Manager

About IHR : The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) helps people heal, strengthen their relationships with loved ones, and thrive. We support people navigating complex and intersecting challenges: substance use, trauma, mental health and medical needs, isolation, poverty and housing instability, and child welfare and justice system involvement.  Our services are rooted in compassion and lived expertise—supporting people across all dimensions of identity and experience.    We know that with hope, support, and meaningful connection to others, recovery and healing are possible for every person.   At IHR, we are proud to offer an inclusive, recovery friendly, and supportive work environment. We welcome and value lived experience of recovery. 

Summary Statement:  The Youth Clinician will support IHR’s mission by engaging young people (12-24) and their families in evidence-based treatment to address co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. This position entails providing outreach and clinical services in schools, homes, and other community settings throughout Worcester County.

• Engage youth in community-based substance use clinical services that are client-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based
• Actively engage in outreach to increase awareness of prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth impacted by substance use
• Collaborate with youth, families, and community collaterals to enhance motivation and reduce barriers to treatment
• Complete training and certification processes in evidence-based practices, including Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA)
• Use a collaborative approach to provide screening, assessment, and treatment plan development for youth and families.
• Facilitate discharge planning including aftercare.
• Provide wrap-around and case management services by assisting youth and families in identifying and accessing community resources, natural supports, and opportunities that support goals.
• Engage in agency meetings, team meetings, and professional development.
• Work in collaboration with the Program Manager, youth team, and referral sources. 
• Maintain all written reports and records (including electronic health records and documentation required by grant) accurately and in timely manner.
• Communicate with team using cloud-based shared calendars, timesheets and check in with supervisors.
• Attend team and agency staff meetings. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Advanced degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field preferred. 
• Clinical license (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT) preferred, but not required.
• Previous clinical experience working with youth, young adults, families who are at risk of or impacted by substance use disorders/co-occurring disorders.
• Bi-lingual/bi-cultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of family-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based care to support the population of focus.
• Ability to conduct high quality clinical services while maintaining all agency regulatory and ethical standards. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural groups and in community-based settings.
• Ability to establish a relatable and approachable connection with youth.
• Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.

Other Requirements: (If Applicable)

• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle. Travel between IHR work sites and training/community locations is required. Reimbursement for approved work-related travel is provided in accordance with the IHR's mileage reimbursement policy.

Competencies: 

• Clear and effective communication 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to work effectively in teams 
• Self-motivated and independent 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Adaptability and flexibility 
• Commitment to ongoing development and learning 
• Dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and using hands for activities such as grasping, handling, and reaching. These physical and mental demands are essential for the successful execution of job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

IHR seeks to create welcoming, inclusive and accessible environments for our staff and the people we serve. We welcome and celebrate the diverse social identities of our staff. We recognize the importance of having staff who reflect the identities of the diverse communities that we serve, and we make efforts to hire from within these communities. We are proud to offer an inclusive, recovery friendly, and supportive work environment, and we welcome, and value lived experience of recovery.