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10 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
$65,000 - $70,000 USD yearly
Master's
Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
 
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
 
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
 
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
 
 

Intensive Home Base Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) In-Home Clinician

Community Based - Waltham

Join Wayside Youth & Family Support Network as a clinician for the Intensive Home Base Therapeutic Care Program (IHBTC program). This is an established community-based treatment model funded by the Department of Mental Health to serve youth and families. This provides innovative, evidence-based treatment to those who have faced high utilization of therapeutic services and need a robust team to support their array of needs. We seek flexible professionals with experience in working with youth and families facing crises and complexity. We invite you to join a team culture that balances personal responsibilities and professional development while making a positive impact on the community. 

This is a clinical position and due to contract obligations requires a completed master's degree in mental health counseling, social work or related field.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year + $2000 sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
 
 What you will do:  
  • Work as part of a strong, collaborative, multidisciplinary team with the youth, young adults, caregivers and providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care. 
  • Conduct individual and family counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families. 
  • Encourage youth to have an active voice in their treatment. 
  • Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports. 
  • Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs. 
  • Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients. 
  • Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth. 
  • Ensure that client’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency. 
  • Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients. 
  • Provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
  • Talent in connecting with people 
  • Strong communication skills –both written and verbal 
  • Ability to assess and manage risk 
  • Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities. 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field required. 
  • Experience of at least a year of working with youth and families within the mental health systems is highly desired. 
  • Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. 
We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice; Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.