Master's Level Clinician - In Home Therapist

Clinical/Social Work Boston, Massachusetts


Description

Who we are looking for:      

JRI's Metro Boston Community-Based Services is seeking a Master's Level Clinician to provide In-Home Therapy Services. The In-Home Therapist (IHT) is responsible for working with children & youth with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. The In-Home Therapist assists families stabilize youth in their home and community environments. The service is intended to help children and families access community supports to reduce youth out-of-home placements.       

This unique opportunity allows for flexibility of time in and out of the office while using your clinical skills to make positive changes in the lives of others! The youth and families served are presenting with difficult and challenging behaviors, at home, in school and/or in the community.  

This position is eligible for a 2K SIGN-ON BONUS.
      

JRI provides the training so that:      

  • YOU will be able to provide a variety of community-based services including home and community based family therapy, in-home therapy services, case management, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and assessments.
  • YOU will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting clients within the community.
  • YOU will design and deliver interventions to enhance and improve the family’s capacity to improve the youth’s functioning in the home and community and may prevent the need for the youth’s admission to an inpatient hospital, psychiatric residential treatment facility or other treatment setting.
  • YOU will develop a structured, consistent, strength-based therapeutic relationship between a clinician and the youth and family for the purpose of treating the youth’s behavioral health needs, including improving the family’s ability to provide effective support for the youth to promote their healthy functioning within the family.
  • YOU will provide culturally competent, trauma informed, confidential clinical services that place the needs of the young person at the center of your practice.
  • YOU will provide consultation to collaterals including schools and medical service providers.
  • YOU will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting clients within the community.

Bilingual a plus! We offer a $1000 bilingual bonus to any candidate who speaks, reads and writes in a language other than English, and who is willing to offer this strength in working alongside the diverse communities served.

Why JRI:
      

Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 9 YEARS in a row? We are proud to say we are! We want you to be a part of a team that believes in it’s mission and each other! JRI is ready for your application!      https://fb.watch/rc7MWy_ZNT/ best places to work video!

  • Work for a company identified by employees as a Boston Globe "Top Places to Work" (2015-2023).
  • A welcoming environment that wants you to be who you are! JRI is committed to providing an inclusive environment that promotes diversity.
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross Medical, 100% employer-paid Delta Dental, and Vision benefits. Additional monetary benefit if you are covered by another non-state/ government sponsored health plan.
  • Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and Pension Plan after 5 years of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year, and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days plus 11 Holidays for full time employees in your first year and much more!
  • In addition to all of JRI's amazing benefits, we are offering SIGN ON BONUS to all new employees!
  • We also provide work life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career!

Requirements:      

  • Minimum Master’s degree or above in the mental health field, must be licensed or license eligible (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or LMFT).
  • Ability to create and implement treatment/service plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the client’s cultural background.
  • Proven ability to form therapeutic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds including those of different racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious and sexual orientation identities.
  • Must have daily access to reliable, insured vehicle and active Driver’s License
  • Must be willing to maintain a flexible work schedule and to participate in an on-call schedule.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn electronic medical record software and basic computer functions including the Microsoft Suite.
  • Clinical experience with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. Experience with community mental health programs or providing family therapy preferred but not required.
  • Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.