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Residential Clinician - Part-Time

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
$32,500 - $35,000 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 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
Clinician - Part-Time
Young Adult Services - Somerville
Salary Range: $32,500.00 - $35,000.00/year + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
This is a part-time position, 20 hours/week.
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring clinicians to provide direct clinical services and coordinate clinical program development for clients in our residential programs. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.        
What you will do:  
  • Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youths and their families.
  • Assist caregivers in navigating systems to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports. 
  • Work as part of the On Call rotation, be part of Agency committees and Groups and that they will be leading trainings for the Agency. 
  • Empower youth/young adults in the milieu environment with skills and strategies to support their mental and behavioral health needs.
  • Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth. 
  • Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.  
  • Ensure that youth/young adult’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
  • Work with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for youth. 
  • Provide crisis interventions and support, work with local ESP teams for additional clinical supports.  
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:  
  • Talent 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.
  • 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.