Advocates Lawrence , MA 01842
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Salary: $63,000-$70,000
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
(applicable to external candidates only)
Family Continuity is rapidly expanding its energetic workforce to lead fast paced, innovative clinical programming in our six different sites throughout Northeast, Southeast and Central Massachusetts. Our mission for over 30 years is to inspire individuals and families to achieve overall wellness through counseling, support, education, and making connections to the community.
Family Continuity is seeking In-Home Therapist to provide home-based family services, including crisis intervention, counseling, skill building, concrete services, and advocacy.
Minimum Education Required
Master's Degree
Responsibilities
Serving high-risk families, including those whose children are at substantial risk of placement or who are in placement and cannot be reunified without in-home services.
Scheduling sessions at times that are convenient for families.
Participating in weekly supervision as needed.
Assessing safety, structuring the environment, and using clinical strategies designed to promote safety.
Collaborating with family members and referents in developing intervention goals and service plans.
Utilizing the agency's on-line client management system for all clinical documentation.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in human services or related field required
Experience working with high-risk families and children, and preferred experience providing intensive clinical interventions to families and children.
Current driver's license and auto insurance meeting coverage requirements
Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the community
Must have access to a personal cell phone.
Must become First Aid/ CPR certified if not currently certified.
Diversity is about different opinions, divergent ideas, and deviations into how we overcome our challenges and really address the needs of our community. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities. Family Continuity considers lived experience (personal or familial) with the mental health system a valuable asset.
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