Senior Clinician

Job Title: Senior Clinician - Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job Details

• Posting Date: January 3, 2025
• Reference ID: 237467
• Location: Lynn, Melrose, and Chelsea, MA
• Work Location: On-site (Lynn, Melrose, and Chelsea locations)
• Discipline: Clinical / Mental Health
• Job Type: Full-time, direct hire, permanent
• Salary Expectations/ Pay Rate or Range: $33-$35/hr
• Schedule/ Shift: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, flexible scheduling available)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Clinician to join our team and provide clinical oversight to a variety of residential programs, including Young Parent Living Programs (YPLPs), pre-independent living program, and independent living programs. The Senior Clinician will work collaboratively with staff and provide leadership to ensure a Trauma-Informed treatment framework is applied across all levels of service delivery.

This position offers the opportunity to develop your clinical leadership skills and work directly with a diverse range of residents and staff. The Senior Clinician will ensure the effective implementation of clinical treatment plans, provide therapeutic services, and supervise interns, while fostering a supportive environment for both clients and staff.

You will split time between our Lynn, Melrose, and Chelsea, MA locations, with Lynn being your primary base of operations.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Review and approve treatment plans and safety plans; ensure timely program implementation and clinical assessments.
• Provide group and family therapy, and deliver interim individual and family therapy services as needed.
• Lead staff training to implement clinical treatment programs and conduct monthly training sessions.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model in the milieu, providing support during crisis intervention and everyday interactions.
• Participate in leadership team meetings and attend leadership training.
• Supervise BSW and MSW clinical interns, ensuring learning goals are met.
• Manage documentation in a timely, professional manner, adhering to agency standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for crisis management and clinical support.
• Consistently meet professional license requirements and continue professional development.
• Provide support during critical moments and crisis situations within the program.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• Experience: Experience in clinical practice with youth or families in residential or similar settings.
• Licensure: LICSW or LMHC preferred. Candidates with LCSW working towards LICSW are also encouraged to apply.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have a vehicle and be willing to travel between locations.
  • Must be able to work effectively in different cultural settings and with diverse populations (LGBTQ, youth, etc.).

Job Requirements:

• Must Have Skills/Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
  • LICSW or LMHC preferred; LCSW candidates working towards LICSW also considered.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and handle flexible work hours.
  • Experience with assessments and documentation protocols.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan