The Family Support Specialist role provides community-based therapeutic services to youth and families. With the supervision of the CBHI Manager, and the support and guidance of a qualified Clinician, we aim to assist the youth and family in achieving the goals set forth in the treatment plan.

Salary $45,000

$3,000 Sign On

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Care Planning Teams for identified youth and families

• Teach youth to understand, direct, interpret, manage, and control feelings and emotional responses to situations.

• Improve patterns of interaction with youth & family to enhance problem-solving, limit-setting, safety planning, communication, and skill-building to strengthen the family unit.

• Assist Master’s level Clinicians in implementing the therapeutic objectives of the treatment plan.

• Monitor progress of the youth and family in conjunction with clinician.

• Provide skills training and demonstrate application of such to youth & family.

• Identify and utilize community resources with youth & family.

• Keep clinician and/or supervisor informed of progress on all cases.

• Adhere to recommendations from clinician and/or supervisor.

• Complete documentation according to schedule established by the clinic; remain compliant with documentation of visits.

• Maintain compliance using Electronic Health Record, including billing and documentation as per company procedures

• Adhere to company policies, codes of conduct, administrative directives, and therapy guidelines, and all office and administrative procedures.

• Adhere to provisions of M.G.L Chapter 119, Section 51A (Mandated Reporter); report all occurrences immediately to the clinic. Complete MENTORs crisis reporting protocol as required

• Maintain confidentiality in all clinical matters. Adhere to HIPAA standards and regulations

• Responsible for transporting persons served

• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of experience with youth and families or

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a human service field from an accredited university and (1) year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth.

• Must be willing to work afternoons and early evenings.

• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road