What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Resource Center Clinician position at Advocates?
Overview
Starting salary: $75,000
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
(applicable to external applicants only)
Advocates is seeking a Clinician for our Family Resource Center!
The Cape Cod Family Resource Center is located in Hyannis, and supports families with a wide range of challenges. We are committed to providing a welcoming and affirming environment. The Clinician completes assessments, facilitates groups, and provides consultation to non-clinical staff in support of high quality services. As a team, we help families connect to supports, access resources, and navigate challenges.
We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.
Minimum Education Required
Master's DegreeResponsibilities
- Conduct assessments for family members, including a modified CANS
- Support the development of a collaborative Family Support Plan
- Provide short-term individual or family support on a limited basis, in times of crisis or while waiting for other services
- Support youth and caregiver voice and choice
- Assist Program Director in ensuring that all FRC services are trauma informed and culturally sensitive
- Collaborate with schools, courts, and other community providers to facilitate referrals and care coordination
- Facilitate clinical, psychoeducational, and support groups
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a clinical mental health discipline
- Massachusetts independent licensure preferred (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD)
- 2 years of experience in providing clinical services to children and families
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
- Advocates considers lived experience (personal or familial) with the mental health system a valuable asset
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Salary : $75,000
