Part-Time Community Based Clinician

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: To provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth in the Community Residential Program. This individual will work alongside Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to deliver exemplary services to students served at Spaulding Academy & Family Services using a data-based problem-solving model. Clinicians engage in an interdisciplinary approach with medical staff, academic staff, residential staff, and other related service providers to produce positive outcomes for challenging children and youth. There are opportunities to work with a variety of clinical presentations including children with emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, trauma-related disorders, and children with autism spectrum disorders.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential functions of this position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without a requested reasonable accommodation.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy as outlined in IEPs and treatment plans.

• Coordinate with Family Workers and other team members to ensure consistent communication with parents/guardians and collaterals.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including Behavior Analysts and Nursing, regarding treatment planning and recommendations appropriate to the residential and academic settings.

• Participate in case management activities as needed to ensure that each child’s needs are being met according to the treatment plan.

• Maintain working knowledge of progress needs and plans for all students on caseload.

• Have working knowledge of evidence-based practice and be able to support staff in implementing applicable techniques.

• Participate in necessary meetings including treatment team meetings, court hearings, FAIR meetings, and departmental meetings.

• Consult with staff and external agencies regarding appropriate support and care for assigned students.

• Understand best practice related to services for students with a range of challenges including autism, neurological impairments, behavioral difficulties, emotional disabilities, and learning and developmental disabilities.

• Understand and facilitate staff concepts for evidence-based practices including a trauma informed approach, TBRI, Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approach, Applied Behavioral Analysis.

• Participate in ongoing clinical training related to improving treatment services for youth and their families.

• Participate in “Resource on Call” rotation as support for parents and staff in response to crisis situations

• Provides exceptional customer service to students, their families, and outside stakeholders.

• Monitors, screens, and responds to all pertinent communication regarding case assignments in a timely fashion

• Is familiar with Spaulding’s Safety program and adhere to all provisions of the written safety plan; Respectful of equipment and or working environment; Promotes an environment free from conduct that violates the right of others.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social work, or other related field that allows for clinical therapy with youth and families. State of NH licensure, or licensure eligibility, is required. Relevant work experience and/or internship experience with similar population preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to Commute:

• Northfield, NH 03276 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northfield, NH 03276: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person