School-Based Clinician

Overview

Salary $60,000-$70,000

$3,000 Sign On Bonus

(Applicable to external candidates only)

Based out of Advocates' Family Continuity Peabody Clinic, the School Based Clinician will provide trauma informed outpatient counseling to children and adolescents ranging in age from 3 to 21 years old in the school and home setting. Clinicians will conduct evidence based treatment both individually and family based in collaboration with the school system. Clinicians will be expected to collaborate with systems related to the child/adolescent including but not limited to schools, pediatricians, and outside providers. Advocates is looking for individuals with a team mentality and willingness to learn.

Are you ready to make a difference ?

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

Promote a balanced, healthy, safe and open environment for clients. Provide school and home based, evaluations, family and individual outpatient counseling to children/adolescents in the school setting Follow all trauma informed practices Advocate for clients’ needs within the program as well as with external agencies. Maintain up-to-date client records including written evaluations, treatment plans, quarterly reviews, termination summaries and progress notes. Attend trainings as assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR/First Aid, MAP, HR/DPPC). Attends and actively participates in supervision and staff meetings Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in related field and one year of experience working within an outpatient setting. Ability to work with children and families in the community Excellent verbal and written communication skill, including documentation abilities. Intuitive, client-centered, supportive approach. Ability to thrive in an independent role while offering and receiving team support. Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.

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