In-Home Clinician
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Summary
Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.
Job description
What you will do
- Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families.
- Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports.
- Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child's behavioral health needs.
- Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients.
- Promote and strengthen family's natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the child, parents, and other providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
- Ensure that client's rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
- Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars
- Talent connecting with people.
- Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Bilingual clinicians are encouraged to apply.
We will train you in
Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field
- Valid driver's license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess and manage risk
- Flexibility and creative thinking
- Ability to adapt to competing priorities
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Days
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Medical Benefits
- Financial Health Supports
- Career Development Opportunities
- Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a comprehensive mental health and family support organization dedicated to serving youth and families in Massachusetts. As a nonprofit organization, Wayside provides a wide range of behavioral health services including outpatient counseling, community-based programs, residential treatment, and family stabilization services. The organization specializes in addressing complex mental health challenges among children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and developmental support. Wayside operates multiple programs across the state, offering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, educational support, and family counseling services. Their holistic approach integrates clinical expertise with community resources to create sustainable support systems for vulnerable populations. The organization plays a critical role in Massachusetts' mental health infrastructure, serving as a safety net for youth facing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges while working to strengthen family relationships and community connections.