Clinician

Position:  Clinician, Family Alliance  

Reports to:  Director, Family Service Division 

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility to meet the needs of the program and families.

Salary:  $65,000  Annually

 $2,500    Sign on Bonus 

Who we are: Since 1885, LifeScene’s mission has been to provide families in the greater Lynn area with opportunities to thrive.  We do this through a range of accessible and practical programming, for example, parenting support groups, in home visiting, family stabilization services, school readiness, Latina support groups, case management and workforce readiness for youth. Because many of the families we work with have been marginalized by circumstance, we are deliberate in creating safe spaces to discuss their needs. We are also deliberate in creating a sense of community, by using cohort approaches within individual programs, and maximizing the use of our building to create opportunities for structured play, community and celebratory events.  For 140 years our organizational culture has been focused on being responsive to community needs and interests, and we are looking for others who value community, creativity and best practice to join us!

The Opportunity: Family Alliance is a support and stabilization program with a goal to stabilize families, foster belonging and strengthen connections with families, peers, school and the community.  The Clinician will work in collaboration with a Case Manager to support and stabilize a caseload of 15 families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).  The Clinician will provide short-term, solution based, counseling services with the goal of improving family functioning, reducing and resolving conflicts within the family. Most of the meetings will take place in the family home, however the Clinician will also accompany relevant family members to court, IEP meetings, housing or social security offices, or other appointments where a family member would benefit from supportive counseling.  Individual clinical supervision will be provided by a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in addition to weekly case conferences that will include the LICSW, Clinician, Case Manager, and Family Service Division Director.  

 

·         An opportunity to participate in creating a vibrant community by supporting local families’ efforts to thrive.

·         Competitive compensation package and benefits:

·         Health Insurance- Lifescene pays 90% individual coverage/40% family coverage

·         Dental Insurance -Lifescene pays 50% individual coverage/33% family coverage

·         Work from home once a week

·         Flexible Spending Account

·         Health Reimbursement Account 100% Agency funded.

·         Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance 100% Agency funded.

·         Half day Summer Fridays

·         Paid time off -Up to two weeks’ vacation/5 personal days/12 sick days per year.

·         17 Holidays Annually

·         Referral Program

·         Sign-on Bonus

 

·         Provide weekly in-home counseling (more often if there is a crisis) to parents/children/families. 

·         Work collaboratively with families toward goal completion as defined by Department of Children and Families.

·         Conduct an initial psycho-social assessment for families.

·         Create and enter treatment plans and progress notes on Virtual Gateway.

·         Provide parents/children/families additional clinical support by attending court hearings, DCF meetings, foster care reviews, and school meetings.  

·         Make timely, and necessary, referrals for long-term community support for families.

·         Maintain client charts (current files / progress notes).

·         Maintain weekly contact with DCF and Family Networks.

·         Participate in weekly group clinical supervision/treatment meetings.

·         Participate in weekly individual supervision with LICSW supervisor.

·         Participate in programmatic supervision with the Director, Family Service Division. 

·         Participate in activities to promote Family Alliance at local DCF offices and in the community.

 

Qualities and Preferred Skills:

·         Demonstrates professionalism.

·         Ability to be adaptable. 

·         A creative problem solver / critical thinker.

·         Possess strong communication skills.

·         Ability to work in a small team.

·         Have good time management skills and is organized.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicant should send a cover letter and resume via email to Kate Walton at  jobs@lifescene.org. In addition, the subject line must also contain the job title and candidate’s first and last name.  

LifeScene is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with lived experience and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

LifeScene’s vaccine policy requires all new employees be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, including having received all eligible booster doses, at the  time of employment.