Clinician / Community Ambassador
This is a community-based role that requires regular travel to multiple program sites andcommunity partner locations across our service areas. For administrative purposes, you willreport in person to QARI’s Quincy office. This position reflects our integrated care model,blending clinical expertise with social impact. Your role will be committed to empoweringindividuals, families, and communities, as well as driving systemic change. As a licensedoutpatient clinic, QARI embraces clinical social work as both a direct service and a bridge tobroader social change.Responsibilities: ● Cliniciano Provide 18-20 hours of direct clinical services per week, including individual,group, and/or family counseling, as part of QARI’s outpatient licensure.o Provide evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families.o Coordinate collaboration and communication with clients' families and externalstakeholders, as appropriate.o Maintain up-to-date client records, including evaluations, treatment plans,progress notes, and termination summaries.o Ensure confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.o In collaboration with Clinical Director, provide mentorship to interns andpracticum students to support their professional growth and developmento In collaboration with Clinical Director, serve as a resource for interns byaddressing clinical questions and offering guidance during challenging situationso Treat all clients with dignity and respect, in alignment with QARI’s values andpolicies.● Community Ambassadoro Support immigrant clients by assessing needs, identifying resources, andproviding culturally and linguistically competent care across a range of mentalhealth and social challenges.o Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for QARI Adult Education students bysupporting their engagement and identifying needs across health and wellness,literacy, workforce, and social services.
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o Collaborate with school-based programs to support youth through mentoring,expressive therapy groups, and drop-in peer discussions on stress, relationships,and identity.o Facilitate connections between clients and public benefits, including SNAP,MassHealth, housing assistance, and other social service programs, with supportfrom trained volunteers.o Participate in community-based health and wellness initiatives, including peersupport groups and lifestyle coaching programs (i.e. Diabetes PreventionProgram).o Engage with and help mobilize a network of volunteers, student interns, and localpartners to co-deliver services and expand program reach in schools, communitycenters, and public spaces.o Serve as a trusted liaison and presence at community events and spaces,building relationships that reduce stigma and expand access to mental healthservices.o Participate in QARI’s signature events (e.g., Lunar New Year and August MoonFestival) to promote services, build community visibility, and support outreachefforts.o Work across QARI programs to strengthen client engagement, identify gaps, andcoordinate wraparound services that improve outcomes in education, workforcereadiness, and wellness.o Attend internal case reviews, team meetings, and partner convenings to ensureintegrated care and cross-program collaboration.o Contribute to data collection and outcome tracking for service improvement,grant reporting, and program evaluation.o Help shape and sustain QARI’s community-based care model through innovation,cultural responsiveness, and client-centered practice.