Clinician at Old Colony YMCA

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Cultural Humility, Flexibility, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Child Development Knowledge, Behavioral Interventions Knowledge

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The Old Colony Y is excited to be hiring for a dynamic strength-based, empathic, and professional Clinician who has strong communication and rapport building skills to work with families in our new Comprehensive Family Services Program! The Clinician will have an integral role as part of a team approach, along with an Old Colony Y Outreach Worker, in helping children, youth, and their parents/caretakers, who are referred by the Mass. Department of Children and Families, to strengthen and preserve the family unit, and enhance child safety and well-being. The Clinician will provide home and community based inclusive care and individualized treatment interventions to families on an assigned caseload through assisting them in achieving treatment plan goals, building and enhancing practical life and parenting skills, and making connections to community resources. The Clinician will also lead the team in completing assessments aimed at addressing and increasing social emotional competence, promoting resilience, and increasing the protective factors for child safety and welfare. Accordingly, the Clinician will develop treatment plans to address identified strengths, needs, and goals. Comprehensive training, professional development support and opportunities, holiday and vacation benefits, health, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, and a free YMCA membership are many of the employment benefits offered at Old Colony Y. Qualifications Master's Degree in the Human Services field (Masters in Social Work preferred and clinical license preferred) with experience working with youth and families. Knowledge of child development, behavioral interventions, and implementing treatment plans preferred. Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate cultural humility with an ability to work with diverse populations within the agency and community. Flexibility and ability to respond to families in distress and with emergent needs in a fast paced work environment. Driver's license, clean driving record, and insured vehicle to be able to drive and transport consumers within the local communities. Mileage reimbursement is provided for all travel assignments.

Responsibilities

The Clinician will work with families referred by the Mass. Department of Children and Families to strengthen family units and enhance child safety. They will provide home and community-based care, develop treatment plans, and lead assessments to promote social emotional competence.