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The Home for Little Wanderers' COVE School in Plymouth, MA, is seeking a Clinician for a new substantially separate therapeutic program embedded in Plymouth South Middle School. The COVE School Extension Program serves students grades 3 to 6 who have educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional public school classroom environment. Individualized education plans vary depending on the specific needs and strengths of each student.

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. Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinician will be responsible for the following:

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy for clients and families in the residential program and in the family's home.
• Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies; establish and maintain relationship services that support children's and family's growth. Act as an advocate for families, teach parents to advocate for themselves and their children. Help families develop the skills needed to navigate the social service system.
• Utilize evidence based treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients' age and treatment needs, including TF-CBT, IT-CT, ARC.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development.
• Design treatment plans that address and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication with the residential and school staff.
• Submit reports, documentation and assessments in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• Provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, mental health or related discipline.
• May be licensed as an independent practitioner in the state of Massachusetts.
• Experience with developmental trauma and/or DCF & DMH population is preferred.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D 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.