Clinical Team Leader- In Home Therapy

FALL RIVER OR NEW BEDFORD, MA- Child & Family Services is looking for a Clinical Team Leader for our growing In Home Therapy team in Fall River/New Bedford! The Clinical Team Leader of the In-Home Therapy Program will provide weekly individual supervision to IHT staff with specialized training in child/adolescent issues, child serving agencies (e.g. DYS, DCF, DMH, DDS, DESE), mental health, family centered treatment, strengths-based interventions and wraparound planning process to the staff. In addition, the Clinical Team Leader will also carry a caseload of IHT clients based on program needs. This individual is directly responsible to the Program Director of the In-Home Therapy Program.

$3,000 Sign On Bonus (half at hire; half at 90-day anniversary)!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Clinical Mental Health Counseling from an accredited educational institution
• Must have an active clinical licensure (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW) within the state of MA
• Must be able to work collaboratively with a team, possess effective interpersonal skills and communication skills, and provide leadership to the program
• Must have availability during evening/weekend hours is required
• Experience providing direct supervision is preferred
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle and a driving record that meets CFS Driver Policy

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• In conjunction with and as assigned by Program Director, provide training, supervision, and support to the Therapeutic Training and Support Staff
• Assist Program Director with managing referrals and the waitlist
• Maintain caseload of clients based on program needs
• Perform one-on-one clinical and administrative supervision to staff on a weekly basis
• Document all supervision performed
• Support the Therapeutic Training and Support staff in skills development to work with children from diverse backgrounds, promote positive interactions families, and foster positive working relationships with providers and organizations
• Support the program and its entire staff in developing skills in wraparound, care planning teams, care management, and crisis response and support
• Monitor services, authorizations, program productions, documentation requirements and ensure staff compliance with policy, program procedures and performance specifications
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and quality management activities; ensure staff participation in training, evaluation, and quality management activities
• Participate in committee meetings
• Works with Program Director to complete and adhere to program budget
• Process, assign and monitor referrals and waitlist; update MAHBA weekly and monthly
• In the absence of Program Director, assists with all administrative duties needed
• Assist Program Director with interviewing, hiring, and training staff
• Assist Program Director with oversight of billing, units, and documentation practices
• Maintain a positive working relationship with agency staff, supervisors and community contacts
• Always maintain a high quality of work, professionalism and positive attitude
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Meet with supervisor weekly & participate in management team meetings
• Participates in independent education and training opportunities
• Maintain active clinical licensure

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefit Details:

• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision – Eye Med
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU’s and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.