Mental Health Clinician - Master's Level

Harrington House in Boston seeks a Clinician for their group home serving children ages 8 to 15 and their families. The program provides residential treatment by offering a safe, structured home-like, living environment. Children living at Harrington House participate fully in the community through school attendance and extracurricular activities. The program offers clinical services, health services, psychiatric services, educational assistance, milieu therapy, and case management services.

How You'll Be Making A Difference

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

Position Description

• Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician will develop behavior support plans with family and staff in order to best meet the needs of referred youth.
• Provide clinical oversight of care coordination. Support the implementation of trauma informed interventions as appropriate.
• Provide family treatment targeted toward identifying and addressing family needs and strengths related to planned reunification.
• Plan and lead psycho-educational groups with direct care staff.
• Provide support to youth and families during periods of crisis.
• Assist youth in connecting to longer term outpatient therapeutic and other community based supports post-discharge from the group home.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Related Field.
• Experience working with children/adolescents. Valid Driver's license.
• Preferred prior experience with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, the Department of Mental Health and/or the Department of Youth Services. Experience serving youth who have experienced trauma

What The Home Can Offer You

• In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Extensive training to new staff
• Generous time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and Dental Insurance available upon hire
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Long-term Disability and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.