In-Home Therapy Counselor

Company: Bay State Community Services Inc
Location: Braintree
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionWho We Are.......Bay State Community Services strives to provide services that promote the emotional and social well-being of the people and communities we serve. Bay State Community Services has provided innovative, responsive, and accessible programming designed to recognize the importance of individual dignity, family involvement to communities since 1971.Be a part of a mission that focuses on empowering, affirming and fostering assistance to vulnerable and high- risk populations.Program Description......Coastal In-Home Therapy and Therapeutic Mentor (IHT/TM) Services program consists of a team of Clinicians, Counselors, and Mentors who all provide structured and strength-based paraprofessional medical necessary in-home therapy, therapeutic training and supportive assistance to families in their homes. The purpose of In-Home Therapy is to support youths and families with specific behavioral health needs. With Bay State Community Services, you'll help design interventions that will enhance and improve families' capacity for overall health.This position is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking for therapeutic training and the ability to work under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician to further support the health objectives of medical complex youth and their families.Job Description.......We are looking for compassionate and dedicated mental health workers who would like to make a difference in the lives of youths and families in need behavioral health supports. What you will be doing to make a difference...Provide outreach services, using a strength-based approach, to support adolescents and improve their psychosocial functioningProvide youth and family behavior management education and supportProvide case management services when indicated, linking children and adolescents to community/natural supports/collaboration with child-serving systemsSupport child and family in the implementation of a risk managementServe as a positive role model following agency guidelines for professional behavior and dressAdvocate for clients in areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family interactionsEnsure all clients receive quality service in compliance with all funding sources, agency and licensing standardsFacilitate client referral, admission processBay State Community Services (BSCS) recognized the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.Benefits Begin On Your First Day of EmploymentImportant Health and Welfare Benefits Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance Eye-Med Vision Benefits Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care AccountEmployee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)Additional Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's DegreeOpportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness Mileage reimbursementExtensive Training Program Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)Supervision for Licensure and SpecializationsImmediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU TrainingsOpportunities for Certification in Evidence Based PracticesRequirementsCredentials/QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with families and youth; OR Bachelor's degree in non Human Service field and more than 1 year relevant experience working with families and youth; OR Associate's degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with families and youth, supervised by licensed clinician; OR Associate's degree in non Human Service field and more than 1 year relevant experience working with families and youth, supervised by licensed clinicianKnowledge of and ability to assess - human growth and development, principals of Wraparound and Systems theoryValid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insuranceAcceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce .

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