Therapeutic Day Program Clinician, Springfield/Westfield

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

Therapeutic Day Program Clinician

Northeast Center for Youth and Families seeks a full-time Clinician for their Therapeutic Day Programs in Springfield (Splash) and Westfield (Harp). The TDP Clinician assists with overseeing the implementation of client treatment plans, therapeutic progress and the overall well-being of the clients served by Therapeutic Day Program staff. The TDP Clinician also coordinates treatment plans/services to meet the needs of the clients and their families.

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for writing client documentation, (IAP’s, discharge summaries, etc.) and facilitate meetings.

Complete intake paperwork and facilitate intake meetings as needed by the Program Director.

Provide clinical support and feedback to program staff in the absence of the Program Director.

Facilitate weekly psycho-educational and life skills groups & develop appropriate curriculum.

Provide case management for clients, including but not limited to on-going contract with families, case workers, and other service providers.

Assist with the creation/development of monthly activity schedules that include appropriate physical and therapeutic activities.

Co-lead recreational trips and activities and assist with planning.

Provide transportation for clients to and from site (in Agency vehicles as well as personal vehicle).

Assist with training and ensure staff compliance on all agency standards, policies and procedures in the absence of the Program Director.

Participate in and attend scheduled meetings, trainings and professional development workshops.

Ability to obtain required certifications and licenses, including but not limited to CPI de-escalation, CPR, First Aid.

Split 40 hours equally between Harp and Splash programs.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the the Program Director.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Two years’ experience working with youth with emotional and behavioral needs preferred.

Strong writing skills

Approved CORI, DCF, and driving background checks

Valid driver's license

Ability to travel between TDP sites

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!