What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician - Newton Youth Outreach position at Riverside Community Care?
Behavioral Health Services
Newton, MA
ID: 12063-709
Full-Time/Regular
Riverside Community Care
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Clinician for Newton Youth Outreach
- August 2026 start date*
The Clinician is responsible for providing general administrative assistance to Riverside consumers and clinic staff, including:
- Functions as the primary clinician for a designated caseload, providing mobile assessment, crisis stabilization, service planning, individual and family counseling, case management, support, advocacy and linkage services as needed, primarily in the Newton schools.
- Utilizes resources available through the program and in the community to support achievement of treatment goals and growth of youth, families, and adults being served.
- Involves youth, family, and relevant involved parties in assessment and service planning, and is consistently helpful, timely and respectful in responding to consumer and family concerns.
- With client permission, regularly communicates and collaborates with school personnel and other involved community providers around assessment and service provision for assigned youth
- Attends scheduled supervision meetings, comes to the meetings prepared and utilizes feedback constructively to improve performance, as needed.
Pay Rate
- Unlicensed Clinician - $61,800.12/salaried
- Independent Licensure - $64,890.17/salaried
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office
- Must be able to establish a rapport and work with a diverse group of co-workers, handle multiple tasks, be organized and flexible and work independently
- Master's Degree in a clinical mental health discipline
- Independent licensure (LICSW or LMHC) preferred
- At least one year clinical experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certified
Salary : $61,800 - $64,890