Position Summary

This position provides clinical treatment and direct care to individuals, their families, and support systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical

• Conduct intake, screening, and assessment functions for family members (with varying developmental stages, inclusive of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, genders, and ages) experiencing CRA-related issues.
• Perform intakeassessmentsthat are trauma-informed, address risk factors, and are based upon the systemic issues facing individuals and families.
• Responsible for completing the modified CANS as well as other identified supplemental behavioral needs assessments.
• Oversee the development of the Family Support Plan.
• May work with all Family Members who are involved with the FRC; however, Family Members experiencing CRA-related issues are prioritized for services.
• At times, could offer Individual Therapy on a limited basis as needed
• May facilitate FRC parenting group sessions.
• Develop solution-focused, strength-based, and trauma-focused treatment goals with individuals and families.
• Provide direct support to individuals and families both individually and in a team capacity with other program staff.
• Assist individuals and families in finding areas of competency and develop psychosocial skills.
• Assist individuals and families in gaining control over and insight into their behavior.
• Advocate for individuals and families in the community when clinically indicated or as determined by program needs.
• Ensure youth and family voice and choice is implemented in service delivery.
• Create safety plans with individuals and families and arrange and coordinate staff assistance when appropriate.
• May attend meetings in both school or court settings

Programmatic

• Provides clinical support to other FRC staff as needed.
• Be thoroughly versed in all procedures necessary to utilize crisis teams and other ancillary resources.
• Provide team leadership and collaboration with program staff around treatment issues.
• Work as aclinicalsupport to non-clinically trained staff and community resources in order to aid in the development of therapeutically indicated approaches to all individuals and families /staff interactions.
• Responsible for the completion of all clinical documentation as directed by supervisor.
• Connect and communicate with larger systems in the community and be fluent in systemic therapeutic approaches.
• Must meet and follow all team and agency policy and procedures.
• Attend all conferences, meetings, supervisions and trainings as requested or required.

Education / Skills

• Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree.
• Must have at least five years of experience as a licensed clinician, as well as experience administering the CANS Assessment. Family Continuity considers lived experience (personal or familial) with the mental health system a valuable asset.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation to and from many meetings, sites and appointments. Must be able to travel within a community.
• Must have access to personal cell phone. Must have license: LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Must become First Aid/ CPR certified if not currently certified.

Build YOUR career! Family Continuity is rapidly expanding its energetic workforce to lead fast paced, innovative clinical programming throughout Massachusetts. Our mission for over 30 years is to support family success in every community by empowering people, enhancing their strengths, and creating solutions through partnerships to achieve hope, positive change and meaningful lives. This is evidenced by our quality work with clients and a strong commitment to our employees. At Family Continuity, we value your dedication and hard work and give you the tools and experience needed to succeed and become a leader in the clinical field.

Family Continuity is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBT community and people with disabilities.

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