In-Home Therapist & Clinician; SAFE at The Institute for Health and Recovery
Boston, MA
About the Job
Job Title: In Home Therapist & Clinician; SAFE
Program/Department: IHT/ SAFE
Position Type: Exempt, Full-Time 40 hours/ week – Hybrid Position (remote and on-site)
Location: Boston
Reports to: Clinical Manager; Youth and Young Adult Services
The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is a statewide service, research, policy, program development and capacity building agency. IHR designs its services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma. IHR’s CARF accredited treatment programs provide holistic interventions for hard to reach and high-risk individuals and families. IHR’s mission, since our founding in 1989, has been to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting people affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues, while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. Our work is focused on addressing and eradicating inequities in our health care, economic, and justice systems, especially as they disproportionately affect women and people of color. We are committed to providing services and creating communities that mitigate the effects of substance use, mental illness, and trauma.
Summary Statement : The In-Home Therapist & Clinician for SAFE Project will support IHR’s mission to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting women affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. This position will be part of the In-Home Therapy Team , serving children and families, and the SAFE project , serving adolescents with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs, and their families. This position would be serving clients in greater Boston area.
Essential Functions:
Provide home- and community-based outreach, engagement, and family treatment to families in the Greater Boston area, using CBHI’s In-Home-Therapy Services approach. In some cases, the primary clients will be adolescents struggling with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Provide strength-based and trauma-informed outreach, engagement, case management, and behavioral health counseling utilizing evidence-based interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, A-CRA, and ACC in clients’ homes and/or community location.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and individualized treatment plans related to substance use/mental health, trauma, relapse prevention, recovery support and treatment retention.
Provide wrap-around services by helping families and clients identify and access community treatment, natural supports, and other resources.
As part of a treatment team, work in collaboration with the Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist to identify and address family strengths and needs.
Work closely in collaboration with referral source as well as other providers involved with the youth/family to coordinate and implement appropriate services.
Participate in training and professional development, including certification and/or proficiency in evidence-based models including A-CRA (become certified within 6 months of training), ACC, and Motivational Interviewing
Provide outreach to community organizations, schools, and other service providers to increase referrals to both IHT and SAFE programs.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical electronic health records, billing records, and reporting as necessary.
Maintain a productivity minimum for billable client services (26 hrs/week).
Meet regularly with Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
Communicate with IHR’s main office in Watertown with cloud-based shared calendars, timesheets and check in with supervisors.
Attend team and agency staff meetings.
Flexible hours may be required.
Competencies:
Clear communication
Highly organized
Strong teamwork
Self-motivation, ability to work independently
Problem-solving skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Development and continual learning
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Regular attendance and punctuality are required
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, required.
Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and their families required.
Previous clinical experience in the field of addictions disorders, co-occurring mental health and trauma issues required.
Previous clinical experience either within the child welfare system or as a collateral provider.
Familiar with community-based resources in the Greater Boston area.
Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
Experience in home-based services, community outreach and case management activities.
Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong administrative organization and ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
Self-starter with ability to work independently.
Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
Bi-lingual/bi-cultural (Spanish/English) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Other Requirements: (If Applicable)
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
Business Class Rider on Motor Vehicle Insurance, if transporting clients. (Reimbursable; required within one month of start of job).
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IHR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create an inclusive and diverse environment. All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information including family medical history, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Program/Department: IHT/ SAFE
Position Type: Exempt, Full-Time 40 hours/ week – Hybrid Position (remote and on-site)
Location: Boston
Reports to: Clinical Manager; Youth and Young Adult Services
The Institute for Health and Recovery (IHR) is a statewide service, research, policy, program development and capacity building agency. IHR designs its services based on an understanding of the impact of trauma. IHR’s CARF accredited treatment programs provide holistic interventions for hard to reach and high-risk individuals and families. IHR’s mission, since our founding in 1989, has been to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting people affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues, while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. Our work is focused on addressing and eradicating inequities in our health care, economic, and justice systems, especially as they disproportionately affect women and people of color. We are committed to providing services and creating communities that mitigate the effects of substance use, mental illness, and trauma.
Summary Statement : The In-Home Therapist & Clinician for SAFE Project will support IHR’s mission to develop and support a comprehensive continuum of care for families, individuals, youth, and pregnant and parenting women affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, violence/trauma, mental health challenges and other health issues while advancing principles of health equity and social justice. This position will be part of the In-Home Therapy Team , serving children and families, and the SAFE project , serving adolescents with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs, and their families. This position would be serving clients in greater Boston area.
Essential Functions:
Provide home- and community-based outreach, engagement, and family treatment to families in the Greater Boston area, using CBHI’s In-Home-Therapy Services approach. In some cases, the primary clients will be adolescents struggling with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Provide strength-based and trauma-informed outreach, engagement, case management, and behavioral health counseling utilizing evidence-based interventions, including Motivational Interviewing, A-CRA, and ACC in clients’ homes and/or community location.
Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments and individualized treatment plans related to substance use/mental health, trauma, relapse prevention, recovery support and treatment retention.
Provide wrap-around services by helping families and clients identify and access community treatment, natural supports, and other resources.
As part of a treatment team, work in collaboration with the Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist to identify and address family strengths and needs.
Work closely in collaboration with referral source as well as other providers involved with the youth/family to coordinate and implement appropriate services.
Participate in training and professional development, including certification and/or proficiency in evidence-based models including A-CRA (become certified within 6 months of training), ACC, and Motivational Interviewing
Provide outreach to community organizations, schools, and other service providers to increase referrals to both IHT and SAFE programs.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical electronic health records, billing records, and reporting as necessary.
Maintain a productivity minimum for billable client services (26 hrs/week).
Meet regularly with Supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision.
Communicate with IHR’s main office in Watertown with cloud-based shared calendars, timesheets and check in with supervisors.
Attend team and agency staff meetings.
Flexible hours may be required.
Competencies:
Clear communication
Highly organized
Strong teamwork
Self-motivation, ability to work independently
Problem-solving skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Development and continual learning
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Regular attendance and punctuality are required
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, required.
Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and their families required.
Previous clinical experience in the field of addictions disorders, co-occurring mental health and trauma issues required.
Previous clinical experience either within the child welfare system or as a collateral provider.
Familiar with community-based resources in the Greater Boston area.
Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural groups.
Experience in home-based services, community outreach and case management activities.
Good organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong administrative organization and ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
Self-starter with ability to work independently.
Must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
Bi-lingual/bi-cultural (Spanish/English) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Other Requirements: (If Applicable)
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle.
Business Class Rider on Motor Vehicle Insurance, if transporting clients. (Reimbursable; required within one month of start of job).
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies weighing up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IHR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create an inclusive and diverse environment. All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information including family medical history, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
