In-Home Clinician

 In Home Clinician – Community Based

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring clinicians who would like to manage their own flexible and independent schedules.  We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community.        

What you will do:  

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling using trauma informed and culturally responsive interventions for youth and their families. 
• Assist caregivers in navigating systems, to promote their awareness of resources and access to supports.   
• Empower caregivers with skills and strategies to support their child’s behavioral health needs.
• Create care plans and interventions to support skill-based growth for clients. 
• Promote and strengthen family’s natural supports to foster a welcoming and supportive community for the youth.  
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with the child, parents, and other providers to ensure close collaboration and coordination of care.
• Ensure that client’s rights are respected, particularly in regard to cultural competency.
• Collaborate with other community-based organizations to provide services and care for clients.  

Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:  

• Talent connecting with people. 
• Strong communication skills –both written and verbal. 
• Ability to assess and manage risk. 
• Flexibility, creative thinking, and adapt to competing priorities.  

Minimum Requirements:   

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field. 
• Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.  

We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Trauma Informed Practice; Attachment, Regulation, Competency Model (ARC); Substance Use Intervention; Risk and Safety Assessment.