Clinician - Early Childhood

Job Description

*Job title: *Clinician- Early Childhood

*Program: *Clinical Services

*Position: *Full-time

*Reports to: *Director of Clinical Services

*FLSA classification: *Exempt

*Supervises: *Interns and volunteers, when needed

NorthStar Learning Centers is a dynamic organization with an inclusive philosophy and approach; thus, position boundaries are somewhat flexible, allowing for a wide variety of professional experiences and learning opportunities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee in this position.

*Summary: *The Clinician will provide services to support the socio-emotional development and behavioral health of young children in NorthStar’s Early Education Academy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Provision of Services:*

· Develop authentic, respectful relationships with the Academy’s children, families and teachers

· In conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services and Director of Education design and implement best practices and procedures that adhere to policies that keep the social-emotional health needs of children at the forefront of our work.

· Provide outcomes-oriented treatment services, including individual child and family therapy, using various evidence-based treatment modalities.

· Develop individualized behavioral support plans for children, using input from parents and teachers.

· Conduct classroom observations and provide professional development for teachers on creating strategies for supportive and accommodating learning environments

· Conduct needs assessments to document child/family history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus and refer for additional needed assessments in a timely manner.

· Document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of treatment plan.

· Initiate referrals to community-based services that meet the needs of children and their families (with parents’ consent)

· Facilitate crisis intervention.

· Work collaboratively with DMH, DPH and DCF staff, court officials, parents, school representatives, and other service providers.

· Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams as needed and align treatment to IEP’s when necessary

· Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision.

· Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date clinical records in compliance with agency policies and procedures and appropriate documentation for clinical accountability and reimbursement. Submit all necessary documentation for reimbursement of services in a timely manner. Provide documentation and reports to referral providers.

· Be available for after-hours telephone contact for all assigned clients and families in crisis.

· Participate in rotating backup clinical support via on-call cell phone rotation schedule.

· Maintain professional competency via ongoing continued education.

· Complete and submit all reports and other information in a timely manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Demonstrated awareness of strength-based sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity.

· Work collaboratively in diverse multidisciplinary settings on behalf of all population including children, youth, and families and/or the agency.

· Demonstrated understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline.

· Demonstrated understanding of diagnostic evaluation methods, mental status exams, and use of the DSM-V.

· Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children, youth, and families, including occasional evenings. .

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to provide training, orientation, consultation and guidance within clinical specialization of practice.

· Demonstrated supervision capabilities in similarly complex environment.

· Excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism).

· Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

· Demonstrated ability to use computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office software and various data management systems.

· Good leadership and teamwork skills.

· Bilingual skills highly desired, with Spanish English a priority.

· Open to feedback, with commitment to continuous professional development.

· Access to a registered, adequately insured vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· M.S.W. or M.A. /M.S. in a relevant field.

· Three years of post-master’s supervised clinical experience in multidisciplinary mental health setting working with diverse, vulnerable populations.

· LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or other license

· US citizenship or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

· Good driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal driving violations in the last seven years).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,800.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

Experience:
* work with diverse and vulnerable populations: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:
* LICSW (Preferred)
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
* LMHC (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* New Bedford, MA 02740 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* New Bedford, MA 02740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person