Therapist / Outpatient Clinician, Waltham, MA

Children’s Charter Trauma Clinic in Waltham, MA, a division of The Key Program, Inc., is seeking a full-time, salaried, outpatient clinician. For nearly 40 years, Children’s Charter has been committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma in the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families with limited resources.  As a diverse group of clinicians, we promote interpersonal safety and healing for survivors of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and traumatic loss by providing individual, family, and group therapy. We are dedicated to serving BIPOC and other marginalized communities and work to promote equity and address disparities in the field.  Join our talented clinical team who support and make a difference with children, youth and families, while working for an organization that invests in employee well-being and work/life culture.

Responsibilities:

Approximately 24 weekly insurance reimbursable clinical hours with primarily child and teen survivors of trauma including sexual and physical abuse and domestic violence. We have made it a priority to provide weekly support and supervision that includes group supervision, two hours of individual supervision, and clinical team meetings. Additionally, we have a commitment to training which has included EMDR, a weekly DEI discussion group and neurofeedback training. Services include individual and family therapy provided both in-person and virtually. Clinic hours are primarily afternoon and evening, and all clinicians are required to be at the clinic one evening until 8 pm. The clinician will also coordinate services for their clients including collaborating with collaterals, advocates, and schools, and assisting clients and their families in accessing additional services and resources in the community. 

Total Compensation:

Starting salary range:  $61,440 – S64,440.   

A $3,000 hiring bonus is offered in two installments at the 3rd and 6th month of employment.

Insurance: Generous company contribution of over 90% of medical and over 70% for dental premiums.  Medical (comprehensive preventative, diagnostic, and prescription, plus wellness and vision reimbursement).  BC/BS provider network with low deductibles and co-payments.  Dental (preventative and restorative services).  Life (group term life equal to one’s annual salary).

Professional Development: Up to $4,000 per year for tuition assistance, professional certification or courses taken for CEUs.  Reimbursement of expenses related to professional licensure (application, testing, renewal fees).  Free clinical supervision hours for those seeking licensure.  Attendance at clinical seminars or conferences.  Training and practice in many evidence-based and innovative treatment methods including neurofeedback and collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.

Self-Care: Paid time-off benefits include 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, 3 days personal, and 3 days bereavement plus 12 paid holidays.  Employee recognition awards and celebrations.  Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns.

Other: Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate of $0.70/mile for work-related travel.  Up to $50 reimbursement for AAA Roadside Assistance membership.403(b) Retirement savings account (tax-deferred).  Tax-advantaged Dependent Care savings account.  Generous employee referral bonus program.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or clinical psychology or a doctoral level psychologist.  
• One to three years of prior experience working therapeutically with adolescent, latency, or young adult population in residential or community-based settings.  
• Ability to work afternoons and evenings including one evening per week until 8pm.  
• Culturally aware and able to provide culturally competent interventions. 
• Knowledgeable of case management to support clients who present with emergent needs. 
• Licensed / license eligible / or working towards licensure in the state of MA.

Key Program/Children's Charter is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.