Therapeutic Day Program Clinician

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Northeast Center for Youth and Families seeks a full-time Clinician for their Therapeutic Day Programs in Springfield and Westfield. The TDP Clinician assists with overseeing the implementation of client treatment plans, therapeutic progress and the overall well-being of the clients served by Therapeutic Day Program staff. The TDP Clinician also coordinates treatment plans/services to meet the needs of the clients and their families.

Responsibilities include:

• Writing client documentation, (IAPs, discharge summaries, etc.) and facilitate meetings.
• Complete intake paperwork and facilitate intake meetings as needed by PD.
• Provide clinical support and feedback to program staff in the absence of the PD.
• Facilitate weekly psycho-educational and life skills groups & develop appropriate curriculum.
• Provide case management for clients, including but not limited to on-going contract with families, case workers, and other service providers.
• Assist with the creation/development of monthly activity schedules that include appropriate physical and therapeutic activities.
• Co-lead recreational trips and activities and assist with planning.
• Provide transportation for clients to and from site. (in Agency vehicles as well as personal vehicle)
• Assist with training and ensure staff compliance on all agency standards, policies and procedures in the absence of the Program Director.
• Participate in and attend scheduled meetings, trainings and professional development workshops.
• Ability to obtain required certifications and licenses, including but not limited to CPI de-escalation, CPR, First Aid.
• Split 40 hours equally between Springfield & Westfield Programs
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the PD.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work
• Two years experience working with youth with emotional and behavioral needs preferred.
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to travel between TDP sites

***If transporting clients in personal vehicle: Must have verification of adequate personal auto insurance on the vehicle(s) to be used, including, at minimum, Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000.

NCYF provides paid trainings for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation Pay; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!